| Accession Number | REL23800 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Maker |
Nagoya Arsenal Torimatsu Factory |
| Place made | Japan |
| Date made | 1938 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Nambu Type 94 Pistol
Description
Nambu Type 94 semi automatic pistol. Solid machined steel frame missing the cocking and bolt mechanism. The right side of the frame is stamped with the Nagoya Torimatsu Factory mark, 13.5 (1938 May) and the serial number. The left side has three Japanese characters indicating Type 94. It is also missing the grips and magazine. A square lanyard loop is fixed to the rear of the frame.
History / Summary
This Japanese pistol was designed by Nambu for mass production. Accepted by the Japanese Army in 1937 and an estimated 70,000 were produced before production ceased in 1945. The design of the pistol is clumsy and although generally well built the Type 94 rates as one of the world's worst self loading military pistols, especially regarding safety aspects.