Weapons · Japan · 1935-1945
Type 94 8mm Nambu Pistol
sidearm
The Type 94 was a compact 8mm semi-automatic pistol designed by Kijiro Nambu as a lighter alternative to the older Type 14, and became popular with tank and aircraft crews for its small size. It carried a notorious design flaw: its sear bar ran exposed along the outside of the frame and could fire the weapon if pressed as little as 2mm, making accidental discharge a real hazard, particularly if the pistol was handled carelessly or grabbed by its side. Roughly 71,000 were produced from 1935 to 1945, with quality declining sharply in the war's final year as material shortages produced crude 'last ditch' examples.
| caliber | 8x22mm Nambu |
|---|---|
| weight | 765 g |
| produced | ~71,000 |
