Japanese semi-automatic pistol notorious for having an exposed sear bar on the left side of the frame — pressing it would discharge the gun while still in the holster. Considered one of the most poorly designed military pistols of WWII. Type: Pistol Action: Recoil-Operated Caliber: 8mm Nambu Capacity: 6 Year introduced: 1934, Japan Weight: 26 oz Overall length: 7.2" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: military