Tokyo Arsenal Model 1927

Tokyo Arsenal Model 1927
Type Submachine gun
Place of origin Empire of Japan
Production history
Designed 1927
Manufacturer Tokyo Arsenal
Specifications
Weight 3.2 kg
Length 690 mm
Barrel length 230 mm

Cartridge 8x22mm Nambu
Caliber 8 mm
Action Blowback
Rate of fire 300-600 rpm
Muzzle velocity 340 m/s
Sights Iron

The Model 1927 (試製自動短銃 Shisei jidō-tanjū) was a submachine gun of Japanese origin, manufactured by Tokyo Arsenal.[1] The Imperial Japanese Army developed the Model 1927, which was fed from a drum magazine. It was ordered from Tokyo Arsenal and tested by the army. However, it was inferior to submachine guns such as the MP 18, and broke during the test. In 1930, a second trial was conducted, and the gun was again by rejected by the army. Model 1 was made in 1936 and Model 2 was made in 1937. Model 2 was at first 6.5 mm caliber, but was later revised to 8 mm.

References

  1. Small Arms Illustrated, 2010


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