WW2 Japanese Imperial Army / Navy – HOTCHKISS TYPE 92 7.7mm BRASS AMMUNITION BELT CLIP #2

Description

This is a SUPERB example of a WW2 Imperial Japanese Army / Navy Type 92 MG 30-Round Brass Belt Link containing 7.7mm ammunition!

The Type 92 heavy machine gun (九二式重機関銃, Kyūni-shiki jū-kikanjū) is a Japanese heavy machine gun, related to the Hotchkiss machine gun series. It entered service in 1932 and was the standard Japanese heavy machine gun used during World War II. The Type 92 was similar in design to the earlier Type 3 heavy machine gun but chambered to fire the improved 7.7mm rimmed or semi-rimmed round. Known for its reliability, it was used after the war by various forces in East Asia. Designed by Kijiro Nambu and built by Hino Motors and Hitachi, its total production was about 45,000 guns. Type 92 refers to the Japanese Imperial year 2592 – 1932 in the Gregorian calendar – in which the gun entered service.

Made of brass and steel, this is a FANTASTIC set. It contains 30 individual 7.7mm rounds, with various Kanji markings and head stamps. All are unfired, however there are some marks, wear, and corrosion throughout from storage. Comes complete in the original transport / storage box. A SUPERB addition to any collection or display!