Imperial Japanese Army Ammunition - 8mm and 9mm Pistol Projectiles

8mm Pistol Ammunition

The 8mm round was a Ball type, CuNi jacketed and had a Lead core.



8mm Pistol Ammunition Characteristics

Overall Length: 1 and 1/4 inches

Length of Case: 13/16 inches

Length of Projectile: 19/32 inches

 Weight of Projectile: 102 grams



It was used in the Type 14 Nambu pistol, Hamada (Type 1 or Type 2) type pistol, Type 94 Nambu pistol, North China Type 19 pistol, Model 1927, Type 100 SMG, and several other guns. Interestingly, the TM mentions a "Solothurn" submachine gun and a "Bren Type" submachine gun.

Notes:
The propelling case is rimless and made of brass. There is a tear-gas round, but specifications indicate that this is a relatively large missile and it is probably launched from the pistol somewhat in the manner of launching grenades from a rifle.

9mm Pistol Ammunition

The 9mm round was of Ball type with CuNi jacket and lead core.

9mm Pistol Ammunition Characteristics

Overall Length: 1 and 1/8 inches

Length of Case: 27/32 inches

Length of Projectile: 5/8 inches

Weight of Projectile: 150 grams

The manual states they were used in the Type 26 revolver (Webley type) and the Smith and Wesson pistol, although I have no clue what that latter is. It should also be noted that the 9mm pistol ammo should really be called 9mm Japanese Revolver.

Notes:
The propelling case is rimless and made of brass. There is a tear-gas round similar to that mentioned for the 8mm pistol cartridge.

Next time: 12.7mm Cannon (HMG rounds) and 20mm Cannon ammunition