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Nation: Japan |
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Adopted: 1927 (introduced 1925-26) |
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Designer: Kijiro Nambu |
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Caliber: 8 mm Nambu |
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Capacity: 8 shot
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Action: Automatic |
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Mfg. by: Nagoya, Koishikawa, and Kokura Arsenals,
and Nambu Rifle Mfg. Co. |
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Nambu 14th year
This is an early model with small trigger
guard. Introduced in 1925-26 as a less costly variety of the 4th
year and with little change remained in production throughout the war. |