Japanese Hamada pistol...

I managed to acquire this pistol at a gun show last weekend. The pistol is a Hamada made by a small sporting firearms manufacturer in Tokyo specifically for use by Japan's Chinese Expeditionary Army circa 1942-43. Quantity was approximately 4,500-5,000 units in several variations. This one is in 7.65mm , there was also an 8mm Nambu version.Here are some pics.

Len

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Have not seen one before. Straight blowback type, I guess?

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Originally Posted by jmoore

Have not seen one before. Straight blowback type, I guess?

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Yes it is. Basically it's a knock off of of a Browning 1910.

Great find, congratulations!