Videos tagged with Tokyo Arsenal

This video details the rare Baby Nambu pistol and its associated shoulder strap holster rig, exclusively used by Japanese Army and Navy officers. It highlights the pistol's status symbol nature, production details from 1903-1927 by the Tokyo Arsenal, and the rarity of its 7mm Nambu ammunition. The rig's compartments for spare magazines and cleaning rods are also showcased.

This video delves into the history and modifications of Finnish Arisaka rifles, which were second only to the Mosin-Nagant in Finnish service. It details their acquisition from Russian forces, original Japanese markings, and subsequent Finnish and Russian modifications. The discussion covers caliber variations, identification marks like the 'SA' stamp, and sight upgrades made by Finnish users.

This "From the Vault" episode features Brownells Gun Techs Steve and Keith showcasing the Japanese Arisaka Type 38 Cavalry Carbine from World War II. They highlight its shorter and lighter design compared to infantry rifles, its original intended use for cavalry and rear-echelon troops, and its suitability as a potential "jungle carbine." The discussion delves into its chambering in 6.5x50mm Arisaka, its gentle recoil, and its straightforward action, which is similar to the Type 99. Specific features like the Mauser-style bolt, claw extractor, 5-round internal magazine, reinforcement tangs, side sling swivels, and barrel length are detailed. The episode also touches on the significance of the chrysanthemum stamp on the receiver and its impact on a rifle's value, emphasizing this particular carbine's excellent condition and historical significance.

This "Walk-in Wednesday" episode features three examples of the rare WW2 Japanese Baby Nambu Pistol, highlighting examples from the Tokyo Arsenal and Tokyo Gas and Electric. The video details the pistol's 7mm caliber, the scarcity and high value of original ammunition, and the rarity of a presentation model gifted by the Emperor. It also showcases a particularly rare hard-shell holster that is more valuable than the pistol it carries, drawing a comparison to the German Party Leader PPK.

This expert guide details the Japanese Type 100 flamethrower, the standard WWII Japanese unit. It covers technical specifications like its 52lb filled weight and 3-gallon capacity, highlighting its lighter but more complex design compared to the American M2. The guide emphasizes unique features such as the segmented crank handle for independent pressure control and the 10-shot pyrotechnic igniter, while also noting tactical applications for single-target attacks and ergonomic considerations.

The Japanese Type 26 revolver, adopted in 1893, was Japan's first domestically produced military sidearm, replacing the Smith & Wesson No. 3. It features a unique tool-less disassembly mechanism by swinging the trigger guard forward. Chambered in a proprietary 9x23mm rimmed cartridge, it operates in double-action only with a free-spinning cylinder that indexes upon trigger pull. While comfortable to shoot due to low recoil and a smooth DA trigger, its cartridge is considered underpowered compared to contemporaries.

The Type 66 Siamese Mauser, manufactured by Japan's Koishikawa Arsenal, shares the Mauser 98 mechanism but features unique Siamese markings and a Chakra emblem. Originally chambered in 8x50mm rimmed, it was updated to 8x52mm spitzer in 1923, requiring sight modifications. These rifles, used by the Thai military until the 1960s, are now often converted to .45-70 due to their rimmed bolt face. A distinctive feature is the buttstock trapdoor for a muzzle cover.