Type 94 Nambu

Nambu Rifle Manufacturing Company · Pistol · Out Of Production · 1935

Weight (empty)765 g (27.0 oz)
Overall Length187 mm (7.36")
Barrel Length96 mm (3.78")
Magazine Capacity6 rounds
Action TypeShort Recoil
Firing MechanismSingle Action
Muzzle Velocity305 m/s (1001 fps)
Muzzle Energy307 J (226 ft·lbf)
Effective Range50 m (55 yd)
Frame MaterialSteel

Primary Caliber: 8x22mm Nambu

The Type 94 Nambu is a semi-automatic pistol developed by Kijiro Nambu and adopted by the Imperial Japanese Army in 1935. Designed as a compact sidearm for tank crews, paratroopers, and aircrews, it chambered the 8x22mm Nambu cartridge and used a six-round detachable box magazine. The pistol is infamous for an exposed sear bar on the left side of the receiver that could fire the weapon if pressed before the magazine was fully seated.

Country of Origin: Japan

Designer: Kijiro Nambu