The Type 02 Paratroop rifle was a take-down variant of the Type 99, designed to break into two pieces for parachute insertion. The take-down joint uses a horizontal locking lever. Relatively few were produced and they are among the rarest Japanese military rifles. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: 7.7x58mm Arisaka Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 1942, Japan Weight: 85 oz Overall length: 44.1" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military, Collecting