Videos tagged with Grandpa Nambu

This comprehensive review of the WWII Japanese Type 14 Nambu pistol, presented by a seasoned firearms instructor, delves into its history, design variations, and operational quirks. The speaker highlights its role in the Japanese military, compares it to contemporaries like the Luger P08, and offers practical advice on its maintenance and the challenges of its rare 8mm Nambu ammunition. Despite its historical significance, the review objectively addresses its notorious reliability issues and fragility, positioning it primarily as a collector's piece.

This book review highlights 'Japanese Military Cartridge Handguns 1893-1945' by Harry Derby II and James Brown. The book is praised as the definitive resource on Japanese handguns, covering everything from the Type 26 revolver to the end of WWII. It details iconic models like the Type 14 and Type 94 Nambu, as well as experimental, low-production, and foreign-procured firearms used by Japanese forces. The review emphasizes the book's detailed photography, historical information, and tabulated data, making it invaluable for collectors and enthusiasts.