Videos tagged with Kijiro Nambu

This video dives into the history and specifics of the Japanese Type 100 SMG, focusing on the Late Pattern (1944). It highlights the limited development of submachine guns in Japan prior to and during WWII, contrasting them with imported foreign models. The description details the evolution from the early 1940 model to the simplified 1944 version, noting differences in bayonet lug, bipod, stock, rate of fire, and magazine capacity. It also mentions Kijiro Nambu as the designer.

This video from Forgotten Weapons explores the Japanese Type 97, a light machine gun developed in 1937. It details how the Type 97 is essentially a Japanese adaptation of the ZB-30 pattern light machine gun, designed for use in tanks and armored cars. Key modifications discussed include the relocation of iron and optical sights to accommodate vehicle mounting and the repositioning of the recoil spring to allow for a folding stock. The video notes that approximately 15,000-17,000 units were produced in 7.7x58mm (rimless) and were standard issue for Japanese armored vehicles throughout World War II.

This video delves into Japan's Modified Nambu Automatic Pistol Type A, colloquially known as the "Papa" Nambu. It details its introduction in 1906 as an improvement on the original "Grandpa" Nambu, its production until 1923 at the Tokyo Artillery Arsenal and later by Tokyo Gas & Electric. The video highlights key differences from the "Grandpa" Nambu, including a larger trigger guard, swiveling lanyard loop, no stock slot, and a redesigned magazine. Although marked "Army Type," it was primarily adopted by the Navy but also purchased by Army officers. Production ceased due to the 1934 Tokyo earthquake and the subsequent adoption of the Type 14 by the Army and Navy.

This video explores the "Grandpa" Nambu, an early Japanese military automatic pistol developed by Kijiro Nambu. It highlights the pistol's design influences from the C96 Mauser, its limited production run (1902-1906), and its role as a private-purchase officer's sidearm. The description also details the improvements made in 1906, leading to the "Papa" Nambu, and links to other related Nambu and Japanese firearm videos.

This video examines a Japanese ZH-29 copy manufactured by Tokyo Gas & Electric (TG&E) for 1930s Japanese military rifle trials. Unlike other contenders, TG&E copied the ZH-29 but struggled with firearms design expertise, failing to resolve accuracy issues that led to its disqualification. The video highlights key differences between the TG&E copy and the original Czech ZH-29, including a separate non-reciprocating bolt handle and a new, incompatible magazine. Only a small number of these rifles were produced, making it a rare piece of firearms history.

This video delves into the Japanese semi-automatic rifle trials of the early 1930s, specifically focusing on a rifle designed by Nippon Special Steel. The design is based on the Pedersen rifle and features a toggle-locked, gas-operated action with a forward-moving gas piston. The description highlights that 13 of these rifles were manufactured for trials, with four undergoing extensive testing, achieving over 100,000 rounds fired without extraction issues. While initially exhibiting accuracy problems that were later addressed, the rifle was eventually deemed equal in quality to another contender. The program was ultimately discontinued due to the escalation of the Sino-Japanese War. The example shown is missing its ten-round detachable box magazine.

This video analyzes the Nambu Type 96 and Type 99 light machine guns, highlighting their strengths as arguably the best LMGs of WWII. It details their design by Kijiro Nambu, emphasizing their distinct mechanical operation from the Bren gun despite an external resemblance. The description covers the Type 96's adoption in 1936, its 6.5x50SR Japanese cartridge, optics rails, 30-round box magazines, and its replacement by the Type 99 in 1943. The Type 99, chambered for the 7.7x58 cartridge, is described with its key differences in barrel changing mechanisms and headspace requirements, noting the design changes aimed at reducing machining costs.

This video offers an in-depth look at the Japanese Type 11 light machine gun, chambered in 6.5mm Japanese. Hosted by Forgotten Weapons and filmed at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans, the content focuses on the disassembly of this unique hopper-fed firearm designed by Kijiro Nambu and adopted in 1922. While its action draws inspiration from Hotchkiss designs, its feeding mechanism is distinctively Nambu's creation.