Can Anyone find a WWII Type 11 Japanese Light Machine Gun?

[C&RTactical]

This is a really obscure thing I have been looking for a source to buy from in the future. Alas I could not afford it now, but I was curious if anyone here could find one anyway. My Google fu has me coming up with nothing. The closest I have seen to recent news about them is a Video by AZGuns on YouTube. Probably not what you guys keep your eyes on, but it is a NFA so I was hoping it would be something that would have crossed anyone's radar here. Any leads would be great, thanks.

 

[ericoak]

I don't know anything about this particular gun but for MGs in general, looking before you have the money isn't going to do much since the item will be sold before you are ready to buy and inventory isn't consistent like a normal firearms business.

 

[fred333]

That is quite obscure. I agree with the previous comment, but, in the meantime, you might find this of interest.

 

[Mike OTDP]

I'd ask on the Bowers NFA board. They have the best handle on what's out there, and where. And yes, you're talking big money. At least $10K, probably more.

 

[rsideout]

There was one posted Friday on Sturm. It's one that was converted to 7.62x39 which makes it much cheaper to shoot than 7.7 Jap. $14K and it's yours.....+ the $200 stamp, transfer fees, etc.

http://www.sturmgewehr.com/forums/i...nserable-jap-type-99-lmg-w-762x39-conversion/

 

[IMBLITZVT]

There was one posted Friday on Sturm. It's one that was converted to 7.62x39 which makes it much cheaper to shoot than 7.7 Jap.

That a 6.5mm gun. They convert the 7.7 Jap MGs to 308.

I did a quick look at my normal sites and there are none in. You might want to check with Bob at Blackriver Militaria. http://www.blackrivermilitaria.com/

Yes Sturm, Subguns, Gunbroker.... THey are out there. $14K is crazy high if you ask me. I think $10Kish is about right. I think I have seen these sell as low as in the $8Kish range but I do get them mixed with some of the other Jap light MGs... Either way, none of the light Jap MGs are getting $14K.

If you get one, I really hope you bring it out to the AGC! I have really wanted to shoot one!

 

[C&RTactical]

Thanks those are good sources to look at. Though you guys seem to be showing me Type 99 machine guns. I mean the Type 11, as in the one that takes 6.5 and stripper clips. I would consider the Type 99 if it just wasn't so normal for guns of the time. I will keep an eye on these sources.

 

[IMBLITZVT]

Thanks those are good sources to look at. Though you guys seem to be showing me Type 99 machine guns. I mean the Type 11, as in the one that takes 6.5 and stripper clips. I would consider the Type 99 if it just wasn't so normal for guns of the time. I will keep an eye on these sources.

Yes I know which gun you were talking about. Frankly they should not be as expensive as a Type 99. While awesome in its weirdness... its limited in its FA capability compared to guns like the Type 99.

I have half been considering one of these Jap MGs for a while now myself.

 

[rsideout]

While awesome in its weirdness... its limited in its FA capability compared to guns like the Type 99.

The Italian Breda 30 falls into that same category. There was one that came up for sale last year for about $9-10K with lots of accessories.