This YouTube video focuses on the Nambu Type 99, showcasing slow-motion footage of its malfunctions and jams. The title and description indicate a deep dive into the operational issues of this specific firearm, likely appealing to historical firearms enthusiasts and those interested in gun mechanics and reliability testing. The mention of "forgotten weapons" suggests a focus on less common or historically significant firearms.
This video delves into the history and design of the ZB-26, highlighting its significance as a top-tier magazine-fed light machine gun of the 1920s and 30s. The description details its influence on other firearms like the Japanese Nambu and the British Bren, its development from the I-23, and its widespread export. The ZB-26's robust construction, accuracy, and controllability are praised, noting its use of a tilting bolt and long-stroke gas piston. The video also touches upon its capture and use by German forces during WWII.
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.
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