Compact, break-down military rifles were a practical solution for airborne forces who needed full-power firepower that packed small. The Japanese Type 2 paratrooper rifle represents that balance of portability and precision: designed to be field-stripped into two halves, carried in bags, and rapidly reassembled for action. It’s a notable collectible and a study in pragmatic wartime engineering.

JAPANESE MILITARY Type 2 Paratrooper

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Design and takedown mechanics

The listing identifies this rifle as a TERA takedown design—built to break down or fold into two parts for parachute operations. Unlike interrupted-screw takedown systems, the Type 2 joins barrel and receiver with a tapered wedge lock tightened using a folding wire ring. This wedge-and-ring arrangement is a simple, robust solution that reduces moving parts while ensuring repeatable headspace when reassembled.

Features highlighted in the listing

Notable specifics from the description: the Chrysanthemum Seal has been ground off the receiver while the attached bayonet remains present. Development trials included a detachable bolt handle and a folding bayonet that were ultimately rejected, and most production rifles were fitted with Type 99 anti-aircraft rear sights—listed despite questions about their practical utility. The rifle was historically carried broken-down in a canvas chest bag or in two leg bags and lowered on a short rope after parachute deployment, a detail that illustrates the operational thinking behind the design.

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Buying considerations for collectors and shooters

The listing shows Brand: Japanese Military and Model: Various, with Category: Bolt Action and a listed price of $3,200.99. Caliber is not specified on this listing, so prospective buyers should verify cartridge compatibility and inspect bore and headspace data before committing. Condition notes indicate good overall condition but with the Chrysanthemum Seal ground off—an important provenance detail for collectors.

For a compact, historically significant takedown bolt-action with distinctive field features—wedge join, folding wire lock, and period sights—this rifle deserves close inspection. Check availability and complete product specifics on the shop page where purchase options are provided by the retailer: Check availability

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