Tokyo Arsenal Model 1927
The Experimental Submachine Gun was a submachine gun of Japanese origin, manufactured by Tokyo Arsenal. 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.
Tokyo Arsenal Model 1927
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- Tokyo Arsenal Model 1927
- Field
- submachine gun
- Period
- 1923
- Region
- Empire of Japan
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The Experimental Submachine Gun was a submachine gun of Japanese origin, manufactured by Tokyo Arsenal. 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.
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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.
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• Name — Tokyo Arsenal Model 1927 • Origin — Imperial Japan • Type — Submachine gun • Is Ranged — YES • Design Date — 1927 • Manufacturer — Tokyo Arsenal • Weight — 3.2 kg • Length — 690 mm • Part Length — 230 mm • Cartridge — 8x22mm Nambu • Caliber — 8 mm • Action — Blowback • Rate — 1200 rpm • Velocity — 340 m/s • Sights — Iron
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