Type 18 Murata
This video delves into the history and development of the Murata rifle, Japan's first domestically manufactured military rifle. It highlights the evolution from the initial single-shot, black powder Type 13 to the improved Type 18, noting assistance from Winchester. The description also touches upon the subsequent Type 22 modification with a reduced caliber and tubular magazine, which served until the Arisaka production began. The content focuses on the historical significance and technical progression of these early Japanese military firearms.














