This video explores the Japanese Type 10 Light Grenade Projector, also known as the "Knee Mortar," a man-portable infantry weapon adopted in 1921. The description details its lightweight design, portability, and production history at the Tokyo Army Arsenal and later Nagoya following the Great Tokyo Earthquake. It notes the Type 10's transition to illumination and signaling roles after the adoption of the larger Type 89 grenade launcher in 1929, serving throughout World War II. The video also promotes the creator's Patreon and merchandise.
This video focuses on the Nambu Automatic Pistol Type B, also known as the "Baby Nambu." It's presented as a scaled-down version of the 1902 "Grandpa" Nambu, designed as a private purchase option for Japanese officers. The description highlights its compact size, unique 7mm Nambu caliber (comparable to .25 ACP), and its sophisticated locking system, which contributed to its high manufacturing cost and limited production of only 6500 units between 1903 and 1929. The video likely explores its historical context, design features, and rarity within the collecting community.
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.
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