This video from C&Rsenal's Primer series, hosted by Professor Gruffudd, offers a detailed, multimedia lecture on the historic Japanese "Nanbu" Type 14 pistol. The episode delves into the firearm's development, function, and includes live fire demonstrations. Supplemental materials and resources for further reading on Japanese military firearms are provided. The video also features support links for the channel, including Patreon, SubscribeStar, and merchandise. Collaborations with Ballistol USA, Ammunition data from DrakeGmbH, and animations by Bruno are acknowledged.
This "American Rifleman Television" segment of "I Have This Old Gun" delves into the Japanese Type 94 pistol, a sidearm designed by Gen. Kijiro Nambu. Developed in the 1930s as a more compact option for specialized roles like air and tank crews, it stands in contrast to the larger Type 14 Nambu. Despite its intentions, the Type 94 is often regarded as one of the worst firearms ever produced. The video features the Type 94 being tested on the range.
This video, titled "Luger's of the World," offers a comparative analysis of iconic pistols. It specifically focuses on the German Luger, the Japanese Nambu, and the Swedish Lahti. The comparison likely delves into their design, historical significance, and potentially their performance or handling characteristics, appealing to firearm enthusiasts interested in historical military sidearms and their distinct engineering.
This video focuses on the 1943 Nagoya Arsenal Type 14 Nambu pistol. The Type 14 Nambu is a significant piece of Japanese firearms history, particularly from the World War II era. The video likely delves into its design, mechanics, historical context, and possibly its condition or operational aspects, offering insights to collectors and firearm enthusiasts interested in military and historical handguns.
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 aims to debunk common misconceptions surrounding the Japanese Type 94 Nambu pistol. Often criticized for its exposed sear bar, the video argues that this design flaw is often exaggerated and that the pistol was favored by many Japanese officers for its smaller size, lighter weight, and superior reliability compared to its predecessor, the Type 14 Nambu. The content promises a closer examination to provide a more accurate historical perspective on this often unfairly maligned firearm.
This video features the Type 94 Nambu pistol being taken to a Backup Gun Match. The description highlights the pistol's well-known but often misunderstood exposed sear. Despite issues with underpowered Precision Cartridge ammunition causing malfunctions, the author found the Type 94 to be a pleasant shooter with a good trigger and comfortable handling, noting its durability compared to the Type 14 Nambu and its convenience for specialized military roles. The video also mentions the author used an issued katana, forcing one-handed shooting, and discusses the pistol's design advantages for certain users.
This video analyzes the North China Type 19 pistol, a rare variant and improvement on the Type 14 Nambu. Manufactured in Japanese-occupied China during WWII, it features a solid frame with a disassembly lever and an improved manual safety, discarding the magazine retention spring. Two distinct quality types exist: a well-made version with a bullseye acceptance mark and a poorly machined version with a Japanese '2' proof. Production was intended to be 5,000 units, but only around 200 are estimated to have been made, making it a scarce and interesting piece of Japanese WW2 firearm history.
This TFBTV video provides a field strip demonstration of the Japanese Type 94 pistol. The description highlights the pistol's dangerous nature and its history with Imperial Japan, noting its limited import into the US and acquisition by returning GIs. The video aims to show viewers how to take the Type 94 apart, offering a practical look at this historically significant firearm. Related videos on Type 94 shooting and a Type 14 field strip are linked for further viewing.
This video features a range test of the WWII Japanese Type 14 Nambu pistol. The host discusses its history and service with the Japanese military through the early 20th century and World War II. The 8mm Nambu caliber is highlighted as somewhat unusual. The description also includes a link to a disassembly video and mentions the ammunition was purchased online, along with support for the creator via Patreon.
This video provides a detailed field strip of the Japanese Type 14 Nambu pistol. The description notes the pistol's introduction in 1906 and production until the end of WWII. While acknowledging past less-than-spectacular performance in TFBTV tests, this video focuses on disassembling the firearm to reveal its internal components. It also links to a previous shooting test of the Type 14 Nambu and thanks Ventura Munitions for their support, encouraging viewers to support their Patreon page.
This video explores two less common Japanese pistols from World War II: the Sugiura and the Inagaki. The Sugiura is presented as a Chinese-made copy of the Colt 1903, produced in approximately 6,000 units. The Inagaki is discussed as a distinct Japanese design, initially produced in .32 ACP before an attempted conversion to 8mm Nambu for the Imperial Japanese Navy and pilots. The 8mm version did not reach serial production. The video highlights the Nambu Type 14 and Type 94 as the most prevalent Japanese handguns of the era, setting the context for these less common examples.
