| Place | Oceania: Pacific Islands, Bismarck Archipelago, New Britain, Gazelle Peninsula, Rabaul Area, Rabaul |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM29880 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Maker |
Kokura Arsenal |
| Place made | Japan |
| Date made | c 1930 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Double Barrel Type 90 Signal Pistol : Imperial Japanese Navy
Description
Double Barrel Type 90 Signal Pistol. Hinged frame with a release catch under the barrels and a large ring cocking hammer. The frame stamped P A T over No 93006 over 101355. The breech top is stamped with the serial number, the Kokura Arsenal mark, an anchor and a proof mark. The grips are two piece checkered black plastic with 16-3 in white on the right side and the butt has a square lanyard ring.
History / Summary
This type of pistol was used by the Imperial Japanese Navy.