- Full Name
- New Nambu M60
- Ammunition Capacity
- The New Nambu M60 typically has a magazine capacity of 8 rounds, though some variations may have different capacities.
- Type
- It is a semi-automatic pistol, which means it automatically chambers a new round from the magazine and ejects the spent casing after each shot.
- Bullet Caliber Size
- .38 Special
- Manufacturer
- The New Nambu M60 was manufactured by Shin Chuo Kogyo, a Japanese company.
- Historical Context
- The New Nambu M60 was introduced in the 1960s as a successor to the earlier Nambu Type 14 pistol used by the Japanese military during World War II.
- Usage
- It was primarily used by Japanese law enforcement agencies and was issued to police officers.
- Design
- The New Nambu M60 features a traditional double-action trigger and a single-stack magazine.
- Replacement
- The New Nambu M60 was eventually replaced by more modern pistols in Japanese law enforcement service.