


Type 04 Handgun
Country of Origin | Japan |
Type | Handgun |
Caliber | 8.000 mm |
Length | 0.230 mm |
Barrel Length | 0.120 mm |
Weight | 0.893 kg |
Contributor: C. Peter Chen
ww2dbaseThe Type 04, also known Type A, semi-automatic pistols were originally designed by Colonel Kijiro Nambu. He demonstrated an early model of this handgun before Emperor Taisho in 1909 during the graduation ceremony at Toyama Military Academy, but the design was not finalized until 1915, or the year Taisho 4, which led to its designation. Although the design was never accepted for military service officially, thousands were sold to Japanese officers who carried them as their side arms. In terms of production, Type 04 handguns were superseded by Type 14 in 1925, but many were still in service on the front lines in China and in the Pacific during WW2.Source: Ian Hogg, The Encyclopedia of Infantry Weapons of World War II ww2dbase
Last Major Revision: Jul 2014
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