This video provides an in-depth look at the Japanese Type 97 anti-tank rifle. Curatorial Assistant Joe Ford breaks down its features, including the muzzle brake, gas system, recuperator, sights, and magazine. The video also covers the rifle's disassembly, revealing the recoil springs, bolt, locking piece, and barrel removal. It explains the gas split, recuperator function, and the open-bolt semi-automatic trigger mechanism. The discussion extends to its in-service deployment, requiring an 11-man crew, its transport, penetration capabilities, and its evolving role throughout World War II, as well as its successors and common misconceptions.
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 details the historical development and evolution of World War 2 Japanese sniper rifles. It traces the lineage starting from the Type 38 rifle, progressing to the Type 97 sniper variant, and culminating in the Type 99 sniper rifle. The content focuses on the design, technological advancements, and military context surrounding these iconic firearms of the era.
This video analyzes the Japanese Type 97 Sniper Rifle, the most common Japanese sniper rifle of World War II. It details its origins as a modified Type 38 Arisaka, its 2.5x side-mounted telescopic sight with factory zero and no external adjustments, and its chambering in the 6.5x50SR Japanese cartridge. The description highlights the cartridge's low-smoke and low-flash characteristics, making it difficult to spot, and its mild report. It also notes that most surviving examples in the US have mismatched scopes, often resulting in poor accuracy.
This video explores the Japanese Type 97 Tank Machine Gun, a derivative of the Czech ZB-26. It highlights that the Type 97 is chambered in 8mm Mauser and utilizes standard ZB-26 20-round magazines. The featured example is part of the collection at Battlefield Vegas and includes its original mounting point from a Type 35 tankette, adding significant historical and display value. The description also includes a link to the author's website and credits the theme music composer.
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