Designated sniper variant of the Type 99 fitted with a 2.5x or 4x telescopic sight. Cheekpiece added to stock. Japanese snipers were among the most feared in the Pacific theater. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: 7.7x58mm Arisaka Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 1942, Japan Weight: 96 oz Overall length: 44.1" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: military