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(Figured I would elaborate on the statement given; I happen to own the book that actually calls it the worst pistol ever.) |
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'''Fire Modes:''' Semiautomatic | '''Fire Modes:''' Semiautomatic | ||
| − | + | In his book, ''Military Small Arms of the 20th Century'', the late military analyst Ian V. Hogg referred to this weapon as "one of the world's worst automatic pistols", citing its crude construction and tendency toward accidental discharge. According to him, the reason for this was that members of the Imperial Japanese Army's ordnance department tampered with the Nambu company's original design. | |
== Films == | == Films == | ||
Revision as of 01:01, 8 June 2010
Type 94 pistol
File:JapaneseType94.jpg
Japanese Type 94 Pistol
Specifications
Type: Pistol
Caliber: 8x22mm Nambu
Capacity: 6 round detachable box magazine
Fire Modes: Semiautomatic
In his book, Military Small Arms of the 20th Century, the late military analyst Ian V. Hogg referred to this weapon as "one of the world's worst automatic pistols", citing its crude construction and tendency toward accidental discharge. According to him, the reason for this was that members of the Imperial Japanese Army's ordnance department tampered with the Nambu company's original design.