Japan's first domestically designed semi-automatic pistol, featuring an unusual blow-forward operating principle where the barrel moves forward upon firing. One of the rarest early semi-automatic pistols. Type: Pistol Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 8mm Hino Capacity: 8 Year introduced: 1909, Japan Weight: 31.5 oz Overall length: 9" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Collecting