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TokyoArsenalModel1928

Machine Pistols · Japan · 1928
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TokyoArsenalModel1928

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
60
Accuracy
35
Reliability
55
Ergonomics
45
Rate of Fire
40
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Japan
ManufacturerKoishikawa Arsenal
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraInterwar Period
In service1928
Operators1 countries
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
45
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
17/22
Interwar Period
174/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
60
Accuracy
35
Reliability
55
Ergonomics
45
Rate of Fire
40
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Tokyo Arsenal Model 1928
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1928–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · INTERWAR PERIOD
17
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
40
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
45
machine pistols category
ⓘ 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
  • Weight (Loaded)3.8 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre1MOD.1
  • Calibre8 mm
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity365 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)100 m
  • Sighting Range100 m
◆Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1928Production started
98
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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 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.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
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