The standard Japanese military pistol of WWII, designed by General Kijiro Nambu. A complex and expensive design that was difficult to field-strip and prone to malfunction in dust and cold, but remained in production through the war. Type: Pistol Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 8mm Nambu Capacity: 8 Year introduced: 1925, Japan Weight: 215.2 oz Overall length: 9.06" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Service, Military