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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Nambu Type 94 pistol
Category
Country
Production
1935–1945
Quantity
71,000
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · INTERWAR PERIOD
36
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1935
- Service Entry Year1935
- DesignerKijiro Nambu
- Weight (Empty)0.765 kg
- Notable UsersImperial Japanese Army
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge8x22mm Nambu
- Calibre8 mm
- Case Length22 mm
- Bullet Weight3.1 g
▣Operation3MOD.3
- Action TypeRecoil-Operated
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity6
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Muzzle Velocity305 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Barrel Length96 mm
- Sight TypeFront blade, rear fixed V
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction1MOD.1
- Overall Length187 mm
⬢Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Total Production71,000
- Production Start1935
- Production End1945
▲Additional Dimensions1MOD.1
- Height199 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1927First deployment: Chinese Civil War
- 1934Entered service
- 1935Production started
- 1945Production ended
91
years in service
10
years in production
71,000
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
NAMBU TYPE 94 PISTOL · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
06 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
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📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Firearm action type where the energy from firing a cartridge cycles the action via rearward movement of the barrel or slide.
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