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Lot 3470:Japanese Type 92 Hotchkiss, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable

May 19th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Lot 3470:Japanese Type 92 Hotchkiss, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable

May 19th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Japanese Type 92 Hotchkiss Machine Gun, Class III/NFA C&R Fully Transferable Machine Gun with Tripod

A derivative of the classic Hotchkiss machine gun designed by Kijiru Nambu (of Nambu Grandpa/Papa/Type 14 fame), the Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun was a go-to automatic weapon for the Imperial Japanese Army and Navy during World War II. A literally heavy machine gun, the 92 on its field mount clocks in at about 125 pounds and was designed so that the gun crew could pick up the whole assembly with a set of carry poles (not included) for a reasonably quick redeployment in action in spite of the impressive mass. Blade front and elevation adjustable rear sights, with the signature heavy cooling fins on the barrel and barrel jacket, integral oiler mechanism in the top cover, "9/2/Type" nomenclature and an optics mounting slot on top of the receiver, "18.2" (February 1943) Showa date on the left side of the receiver over the serial number, folding hardwood pistol grips and a thumb trigger. The tripod is green painted metal construction with integral height, traverse and elevation adjustment.

ConditionFine, with 50% of the original blue finish, showing areas of brown patina, bright edge wear, and scattered dents and scuffs. The grips are fair, with some cracking and chipping. The tripod is in fine order. Mechanically excellent. NOTE: This weapon is a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully transferable Class 3, which is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATFE) that is classified as a "Curios or Relic" as defined in 27 CFR, 478.11. These weapons are still subject to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 479.
Details
ManufacturerJapanese
ModelType 92
TypeMachine gun
Serial number
ClassClass III
Caliber / Gauge7.7 mm Japanese
Barrel29 inch finned round
Finishblue
Griphardwood

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views4316
Catalog page271
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