History of WWI Primer 070: Japanese Nambu Type A Modified Documentary
This documentary explores the Japanese Nambu Type A Modified pistol, often called the 'Papa Nambu.' It details Kijiro Nambu's design legacy, early prototypes, and the pistol's modern features for its era, including its short recoil action and 8x22mm Nambu cartridge. The video contrasts the 'Grandpa' and 'Papa' Nambu variants, discusses markings, field stripping, and concludes with range testing and the pistol's eventual adoption by the Navy and impact of the Great Kanto Earthquake.









