Mach Sakai: Tanaka Type 97 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle

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A rare one these days, Mach Sakai shows us the Tanaka Arisaka Type 97 Sniper Rifle. This is a bolt action airsoft sniper rifle and a rather lengthy rifle at that. Based on the Type 38 rifle, this comes fitted with a scope with 2.5 magnification and uses real wood kit. It also comes with a simple bipod for a stable shooting platform.

Airsoft Mike: S&T Type 97 Bolt Action Rifle

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Airsoft Mike goes for vintage type airsoft rifle to review in the form of the S&T Type 97 Bolt Action airsoft rifle. Based on the Arisaka Type 97 used by the Japanese Imperial Army in World War II, it has a real wood body and stock with a metal stock plate. It also has a metal Receiver, barrel & sight as well as an anti-aircraft sight with range adjustment... "Today I get my hands on an airsoft representation of Japan's Arisaka Type 97. Join me as I unbox a faithful nod to WWII history and more!"

AirsoftWarfareHD: Real Sword Type 97 Review

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Hard to find these days and when they are in stock at retailers, they run out of stock pretty quick. AirsoftWarfareHD reviews the Real Sword Type 97 AEG whch is in use in certain units of the Chinese PLA. A shorter version is also available, the Type 97B... "The Type 97 Airsoft AEG is the exact gun the Chinese military used to use to train with for combat."

Hephaestus Custom Type 97 GBB Rifle

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Previously reported by HKOTG TV, now the Hephaestus guys give us a bit more information on thei custom Type 97 Gas Blowback Rifle... "Custom-built from Type 97 AEG using tailor-made WA-compatible GBB system. Project not completed yet, will be further revised and change to GHK GBB system for better performance. Please stay tuned for further updates."

AirSplat On Demand: RS Type 97 & 97B

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Now in stock at AirSplat.com are two of the always out of stock AEGs from Real Sword, the Real Sword Type 97 and Type 97B AEGs. These are bullpup AEGs that are very distinct and are based on the Chinese QBZ-97 which is a variant of the QBZ-95. These are nicely made AEGs and are good performers in the field. If you want one of these, better act quickly as they are usually snapped up by customers.

HKOTG TV Quick Report: Type RS GBB

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In this latest video from Hong Kong Off The Grid (HKOTG) TV, we find Martin at the Hephaestus HQ to show us the TYPE RS Gas Blowback (RS Type 97 GBB) and he wants you to give feedback if you want this go into production. Simple answer from us is a yes of course as the AEG version is really good performer we look forward to a good performer in the gas blowback version as well... "Before you make that comment... I now what is the name of the gun! Theres a reason I'm calling it Type RS!"

Epic Airsoft HD Real Sword Type 97 Review

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The latest review from Epic Airsoft HD which covers the much praised Real Sword Type 97 AEG. We also inclued the unboxing video here for those who have missed it... "The Real Sword Type 97B bullpup rifle gets a full review and 30 meter range test in semi-auto and full-auto fire modes this week on EpicAirsoftHD. Don't forget to subscribe for a new review every Sunday, and let us know in the comments what you think."

Real Sword Type 97 AEG at Get Reload

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Another Real Sword AEG available at Get Reload, this time the RS Type 97 which is priced at US$449.00... "RS continue their principle of creating authentic airsoft replicas of real steel guns with this Type 97. Their thorough research and development means that this is an ultra-realistic AEG. Just like their Type 56/Type56-1, it features an all-new specially-developed 7mm bearing metal gearbox so that the original dimensions could be retained.

LWA: Real Sword Type 97

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Landwarrior Airsoft is now offering Real Sword products, starting with the Type 97... "The Chinese-made Type 97 broke the mould of Chinese-made assault rifles in that it wasn't based on the design of another gun (the Type 81 and Type 56 prior to that were based on the AK series). The Type 95 used the Chinese-developed 5.8mm caliber, which outperformed the 7.62mm caliber in tests. The Type 97 is an export version, which chambers the 5.56mm NATO round instead.

Price Drop of the Real Sword Type 97 at Gunfire Poland

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Gunfire Poland has reduced the pricing for the Real Sword Type 97, giving you savings of around over €40... "This replica is made of metal an synthetic material. Further information TYPE 97. From information that we have received from the manufacturer, the spring, which limits the bb’s velocity to 300fps, was installed on purpose. It was caused by the necessity of adjusting the replica to the EU standards.

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