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POTD: Japanese Type 2 Paratrooper - The Takedown Arisaka

Summary by alloutdoor.com
Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! This Japanese Type 2 Paratrooper rifle represents one of World War II’s most ingenious attempts to solve the paratroopers’ eternal dilemma: how to carry a full-length rifle into combat via parachute. Developed as a takedown variant of the standard Type 99, this 7.7mm rifle could be disassembled and packed in a jump bag, then rapidly reassembled after landing. The Type 2’s design reflects Japan’s growing empha…
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alloutdoor.com broke the news in on Friday, June 13, 2025.
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