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Machine Gun, Light, Arisaka, 6. 5 Mm Type 96
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Machine Gun, Light, Arisaka, 6. 5 Mm Type 96
Type 96 (1936) 6. 5 mm light machine gun, 1936-1945. Introduced in 1936 as a replacement for the 11th Year Model, this gun was little better than the earlier type. The hopper system was discarded and a 30 round box magazine substituted. However, the ammunition still required oiling which led to dust entering the mechanism. The reduced-charge 6. 5 mm cartridge was also inadequate for machine gun use. More powerful machine guns designed for 7. 7 mm ammunition were introduced in the 1930s, but the Type 96 continued to be produced throughout World War Two. Date: 1936
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1938 Automatic Browning Defence Guard Handle Manufactured Photograph Repeating Rifle Volunteers Winchester Bipod Proofs
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This photograph captures a Machine Gun, Light, Arisaka Type 96 (6.5mm, 1936) during World War II. Introduced in 1936 as a replacement for the Type 11 model, the Type 96 was intended to improve upon its predecessor. However, the hopper system was abandoned, and a 30-round box magazine was substituted. The ammunition still required oiling, leading to dust entering the mechanism and compromising the gun's performance. The reduced-charge 6.5mm cartridge was also inadequate for machine gun use, making the Type 96 an outdated design in comparison to more powerful machine guns designed for 7.7mm ammunition, which were introduced in the 1930s. Despite these limitations, the Type 96 continued to be produced throughout the war. In this image, a soldier is seen carrying the Type 96 machine gun, with a bipod deployed for stability. The gun is adorned with British proof marks, indicating that it underwent testing and inspection by British authorities. The soldier wears a home guard uniform, suggesting that this photograph was taken during the latter stages of the war when the home guard was formed to protect against the threat of invasion. The Browning M1918A2 automatic rifle is also visible in the background, likely issued as a secondary weapon or for close quarters combat. The Winchester repeating arms company is not mentioned in the photograph, but it is known that they produced some Type 96 machine guns for export markets during the war.
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