Videos tagged with Kokura Arsenal

This video provides a detailed guide to disassembling the Japanese Type 14 Nambu semi-automatic pistol. It covers the step-by-step process, highlighting key components like the bolt, recoil springs, and locking block. The guide emphasizes safety precautions and offers tips for handling collectible firearms during disassembly.

This comprehensive lesson details the Japanese Type 99 Short Rifle, from its development and adoption of the 7.7mm cartridge to the progressive simplifications made during wartime production. It covers manufacturing locations, serial number systems, and the evolution of the rifle into 'last-ditch' variants, highlighting the trade-offs between mass production needs and original design intent. The instruction emphasizes the historical context and technical details of these iconic rifles.

This guide provides an expert overview of the Japanese Type 95 Shin Gunto, a World War II NCO sword. It details the historical context, manufacturing evolution from early copper to later cast aluminum handles, and the transition to plain iron guards. The guide covers blade characteristics, arsenal markings, scabbard features including the locking mechanism, and the sword's symbolic role. It also touches upon late-war production simplifications due to material shortages.

This entry details the identification and features of the Japanese Type 99 Arisaka sniper rifle, drawing on expert analysis from Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It covers key identifiers such as arsenal markings, scope mounts, bent bolt handles, anti-aircraft sights, and production variations between Nagoya and Kokura arsenals. The information is crucial for collectors and enthusiasts seeking to understand these historical firearms.

This guide details the process of mounting and dismounting the scope on a Japanese Type 97 Sniper Rifle, a crucial technique for its operation and maintenance. It highlights the unique cam-locking system and the importance of understanding factory zeroing due to the lack of external adjustments. The information is presented with the authority of Ian McCollum, an expert in historical firearms, offering deep insights into the rifle's design and practical application during WWII.