Among the various models of small arms, there is, according to experts, a rather interesting sample of Japanese production, produced since 1902. In the technical documentation, it appears as a nambu pistol. In total, three samples were created. Information on the creation history, device and technical characteristics of the third model - the Nambu 14 pistol is presented in the article.
History
The first versions of Nambu pistols appeared in 1902. The weapons developer was artillery captain Kijiro Nambu. While working at the Tokyo arsenal, which was the main center for the design of various samples of both artillery and firearms, the captain suggested several useful and rational ideas. They were interested in the weapons designer Arisaka, who brought fame to him, the rifle he created and the ammunition for it. By that time, the Japanese army was keenly lacking in modern models of hand-held small arms. The gunsmiths of the Tokyo Arsenal were tasked with developing such a pistol. This marked the beginning of the creation of Japanese Nambu pistols.
About design
The first option began to be used in the army, the second was developed exclusively for the civilian consumer. The first sample is known as the Nambu A pistol.
The dimensions of the weapon were considerable: the total length was 22.9 cm, the barrel - 11.4 cm. Weighed at least 870 g. This rifle unit was approved and soon entered service with the Japanese army. However, for unknown reasons, the gun was not put into mass production. According to experts, the Japanese felt that the weapon was too large and therefore decided not to rush. Nevertheless, it served as the basis for the creation of the second version of the pistol, which was called the "Nambu Baby".
It was also designated as the Nambu B pistol. Used by civilian consumers for self-defense. Those interested could buy it for 180 yen. The American Colt M 1911, which uses more powerful and efficient cartridges, cost 80 yen less. In order to create a cheaper hand-held small arms and with a simplified design, it was decided to continue work on the Japanese pistol. As a result, in 1925, a third version of the Nambu rifle unit appeared. Since the Japanese system of chronology at that time was the 14th year, when Emperor Yoshihito was in power, the designer decided to designate his product as a Nambu Type 14 pistol.
About production and application
Serially, this rifle model was produced from 1925 to 1945 by several arms enterprises. Initially, the gun was made in the city of Nagoya at the weapons arsenal. Since 1928 - at the Tokyo plant Koishikawa. In 1934, production was established at Kokura. From 1936 to 1944 rifle units were made by workers at the Kokubanji factory. From 1944 to 1945 - by Chuo Kogyo Co. According to experts, in comparison with its analogue Nambu A, Type14 was difficult to manufacture, moreover, production required significant financial investments. Except Japan? small quantities of pistols were imported to Thailand, the Philippines and China. Type 14 was widely used by Indonesian and Malay rebels. The Japanese police used the Type 14 pistol until 1961.
Description
The gun uses automatic with a short barrel stroke. The barrel channel is locked by a separate combat larva. The location of the shutter became the inner part of the movable receiver, which is made with it as a whole. The shutter contains a round notched head that protrudes at the back of the box. Using this head cocking the shutter.
The gun is equipped with unregulated sights: the whole, which is an integral part of the receiver, and a front sight, for which a special dovetail groove has become a place for installation. In an effort to make it possible to operate weapons at low temperatures, in 1940 the gun was modernized: equipped with a wider and longer trigger guard. As a result, weapons can be used even in rough winter gloves. Since the rifle units misfired, in 1942 the pistol was equipped with a shorter drummer, and the cross-sectional shape was changed in its rod. The back of the frame contains a special loop with which a belt is attached to the rifle unit. According to experts, the general shape and tilt of the handle resembles the German German “Parabellum-Luger R-08”, and the device responsible for locking the barrel channel - on the “Mauser S-96”.
Device
The pistol frame consists of two detachable parts. A receiver with a barrel is attached to the frame. Unlike pistols of type A, in which one return spring is used, this model is equipped with two, which are located symmetrically on both sides of the shutter. Type 14 pistol with a single trigger mechanism and bolt delay. The location of the mainspring became the inside of the striker. After all the cartridges end in the clip, the shutter becomes in the rear position under the influence of the feeder, which is a signal for the shooter.
After removing the empty clip, the shutter closes back. Ammunition is sent to the chamber manually. Using a special automatic magazine fuse, the trigger mechanism is locked in the gun with an empty ammunition. To block the trigger on the left side of the pistol frame installed flag fuse. The magazine latch is located on the trigger guard and is additionally equipped with a safety spring plate. This is an innovation since 1940. According to experts, in the early samples often there was a loss of clips during the operation of the pistols. Ammunition in the amount of 8 pieces is contained in a boxed single-row store.
About technical specifications
- The Type 14 rifle unit belongs to the category of self-loading pistols.
- The total length is 22.9 cm, the trunk is 12.1 cm.
- Caliber - 8x22 mm.
- The store is designed for 8 ammunition.
- With an empty ammunition pistol weighs no more than 890 g.
- It works due to the short stroke of the barrel.
- The fired bullet moves with speed.
- Designed in 1902. He was in service with the Imperial Army of Japan from 1906 to 1945.
