Journalist Brent Eastwood writes in a post for the 19fortyfive portal that the Nambu pistol from Japan could be considered the worst in history.
Nambu Type A Pistol. (Source: Depositphotos)
According to the author: “Just a glance is enough to wonder: How could such a pistol become standard in the Japanese military? It looks truly ugly.”
“Models from the late World War II period were very dangerous to carry. It resembles a German Luger, except it lacks the same quality.”
Eastwood argues that reloading the weapon is extremely difficult, and they often crack. Additionally, owners of the Nambu pistol frequently experience unintentional discharges.
Moreover, the size and lightweight nature of the weapon only detract from its reliability, and it often breaks when attempting to disassemble and reassemble it.
The Nambu pistol was used by the Japanese military in the first half of the 20th century. In total, three models were developed: Type A, Type B, and Type 14.
The magazine of the pistol holds 8 rounds, and the weapon itself weighs 800 grams.
