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Various Japanese Nambu Type 96 6.5x50mm 21.7-inch

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Production data from factory records and collector research. Year ranges are approximate for pre-1968 firearms.

Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

A light machine gun that preceded the Type 99 LMG, chambered in 6.5mm. Features a distinctive curved magazine on top and optional optical sight. Required oiling rounds before feeding, a significant operational deficiency.

Type: Machine Gun

Action: Automatic

Caliber: 6.5x50mm Arisaka

Capacity: 30

Year introduced: 1936, Japan

Weight: 409.6 oz

Overall length: 42.5"

Status: Discontinued

Military use: Yes

Intended use: Support, Military, LMG