Nambu Pistol Model 14 (1925)
Nambu Pistol
Type	semi-automatic pistol
Nation	Japan
Era
History
Date of design	1902
Production period	1906 - 1945
Service duration	-1945
Operators	Japan
War service
Variants	Type 4, Type 14
Number built	10,300 (Type A, all variants) 279,000 (Type 14)
Specifications
Type
Calibre	8 mm
Barrel length	117 mm (4.61 inches)
Ammunition	8 mm X 22 mm Nambu
Magazine	8 rounds
Action	recoil-spring
Length	230 mm (9.06 in)
Weight	0.9 kg unloaded (1.98 lb)
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Effective range	{{{range}}}

The Nambu pistol was a semi-automatic pistol used by the Imperial Japanese Army and Navy during the First and Second World Wars. The pistol had two variations, the Type A (also called the Type 4), and the Type 14. Nambu Model 14 (1925) 8mm Pistol downloaded from [1] File links The following pages link to this file: Nambu pistol Categories: U.S. Army images ... The word caliber (American English) or calibre (British English) comes from the Italian calibro, itself from the Arabic quâlib, meaning mould. ... A Semi-automatic (also known as Self-loading) pistol is a type of handheld firearm, a kind of pistol. ... Japans honor guard often marches to greet the arrival of foreign dignitaries. ... The Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) (大日本帝國海軍 Dai-Nippon Teikoku Kaigun or 日本海軍 Nippon Kaigun) was the navy of Japan before 1945. ... World War I was primarily a European conflict with many facets: immense human sacrifice, stalemate trench warfare, and the use of new, devastating weapons - tanks, aircraft, machine guns, and poison gas World War I, also known as the First World War, the Great War, the War of the Nations and... World War II was a truly global conflict with many facets: immense human suffering, fierce indoctrinations, and the use of new, extremely devastating weapons such as the atom bomb. ...

History

The origins of the Nambu pistol go back to the design by Kijiro Nambu in 1902. Nambu was a prolific arms designer who is sometimes called the "John Browning of Japan". Although the Nambu bears a superficial resemblance to the German Luger, the Nambu was not based on the Luger's design. The Luger uses a recoil-toggle action while the Nambu employs a recoil-spring action. Kijiro Nambu Kijiro Nambu (1869-1949) A prolific Japanese small arms designer. ... John Moses Browning (January 21, 1855 – November 26, 1926), born in Ogden, Utah, was an American firearms designer who developed many varieties of weapons which were used in the U.S. military for decades in the 20th century. ... M1900 American Eagle Commercial A Luger (Pistole Parabellum), is an toggle lock pistol based on principles by Hiram Maxim. ...

The Nambu was never officially adopted by the Japanese military as officers were expected to purchase their own pistols. The pistol was made available to officers at the Officers Union, where most officers purchased equipment. The Nambu was the most common side arm of the Japanese armed forces, but many officers could, and did purchase more reliable western sidearms.

Most Nambus were produced by the Tokyo Arsenal with a smaller number manufactured by the Tokyo Gas and Electric company. Large scale production of the Nambus began in 1906 and continued until it was replaced by the Type 14 in 1925. Production of Type 14s lasted until the end of World War II in 1945. Total production numbers are estimated at just under 200,000 for all variants. Most detailed production records were destroyed in the war.

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Details

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The most frightening problem with the Nambu involved the poorly-designed sear. This resulted in the weapon being discharged accidentally if too much pressure was applied to the receiver or slide, a potentially deadly mistake in combat. Apparently, the Nambu was so poorly made, some pistols would fall apart as the weapon was being fired, potentially injuring the wielder.

Variants

The original Nambu was the Type A, designed by General Kijiro Nambu in 1902. The type A has two basic variants. The Type A Model 1902 (nicknamed Grandpa Nambu) and the Type A Model 1902 Modified (Papa and Baby Nambu). The Type 14 Nambu replaced the Type A in the mid 1920s.

The Type A Model 1902 Grandpa Nambu was the original variant. The Grandpa Nambu fires the 8mm round. It is distinguished by a fixed lanyard, a small trigger guard, and grips that did not cover the grip safety pin. Magazine bases were made out of horn on early models and wood on later models. The Grandpas were built to accept a wooded shoulder stock which doubled as a holster. About 2,400 Grandpas were manufactured. a lanyard fixed on an infantry sabre handle A lanyard is a rope or cord often worn around the neck or wrist to carry something. ... In its earliest usage, trigger refers to a mechanical mechanism, the pulling or pushing of which sets a device into action. ... Warning signs, such as this one, can improve safety awareness. ...

The Type A Model 1902 Modified, or Papa Nambu is generally similar to the Grandpa Nambu but had a swiveling lanyard and aluminum magazine base. The sights, grip, safety and magazine finger pad were also different. The Papas were the most common variant of the Type A with about 10,300 manufactured.

The Baby Nambu was a scaled down version of the Grandpa Nambu that fired a 7 mm round. About 6,500 Babys were manufactured. The Baby Nambu is the variant most sought after by modern collectors. The approximately 550 Babys produced by Tokyo Gas and Electric are the rarest and most desirable of all.

They Type 14 Nambu was designed in 1925 (the 14th year of the reign of Emperor Taisho, hence the designation). The Type 14 was an improved version of the Type A Nambu, and is generally similar in dimensions and performance. About 279,000 Type 14s were produced. Later production models are distinguished by an enlarged, oblong shaped trigger guard.

Another variants are the :

• Revolver Nambu Type 26 9 mm Pistol,
• Type 14 8 mm Nambu Pistol
• Nambu Type 94 8mm Pistol.

-Type 26 9 mm Pistol Introduced Year : 1893 Caliber : 9 mm Barrel Length : 120 mm Length : 230 mm Weight : 927 g Magazine : 6 rounds Production Qty : 59,200 Type 26 was the first introduced pistol(6 Drum revolver) in IJA. First it was the equipment for cavalry, but later it... -Type 14 8 mm Nambu Pistol Introduced Year : 1925 Caliber : 8 mm Barrel Length : 117 mm Length : 230 mm Weight : 900 g Magazine : 8 rounds Production Qty : 280,000 Kijiro Nambu was the designer of the Nambu pistols. ... The Type 94 Shiki Kenju 8mm Pistol was a small and light-weight (1 pound 11 ounces) automatic pistol, produced in large numbers by Japan prior to and during the Second World War. ...

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