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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Tokyo Arsenal Model 1927
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1923–1937
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · INTERWAR PERIOD
17
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
35
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General2MOD.2
- Weight (Empty)3.2 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre1MOD.1
- Cartridge8x22mm Nambu
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Muzzle Velocity340 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights2MOD.2
- Barrel Length230 mm
- Iron SightsYes
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1923Production started
- 1937Production ended
103
years in service
14
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
MACHINE PISTOLS RANKING Machine Pistols · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
174MACHINE PISTOLS17INTERWAR PERIOD · MACHINE PISTOLS262JAPAN · ALL WEAPONS200PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MACHINE PISTOLS
ⓘ Rankings are within theMachine Pistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A type of firearm action where the breech is not locked and the cartridge case expands to seal the breech, using case expansion and pressure to retain gases.
A cylindrical ammunition container, typically mounted on a firearm, that holds cartridges in a spiral arrangement for feeding into the chamber.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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