The Type 99 sniper was the follow-on to the Type 97, chambered in the more powerful 7.7x58mm cartridge. It used a 4x scope with the same offset left-side mount as the Type 97. Relatively few were produced before war production priorities shifted. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: 7.7x58mm Arisaka Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 1940, Japan Weight: 98 oz Overall length: 44.9" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military, Sniper, Collecting