TYPE 26 REVOLVER

TYPE 26 REVOLVER
Image: Type 26 Revolver (ww2db)
Year1893
Weapon TypeService Revolver
Origin & DesignerJapan/Koishikawa
Numbers Produced59.200
Crew[@crew]
Calibre9mm (9x22)
Elevation[@elevation]
Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round Weight150gr (9.7g)
Barrel Length121mm
Overall Length231mm
Grenade Types[@grenade_types]
Mount[@mount]
Combat Weight[@weight]
OperationDouble Action
Cooling System[@cooling]
SightsBlade & Rear Notch
Feed6 Round Cylinder
Practical Rate of Fire[@practical_rate_of_fire]
Maximum Rate of Fire[@maximum_rate_of_fire]
Blank Cartridge[@blank_cartridge]
Muzzle Velocity190 m/s
Fuel Capacity[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range[@minimum_range]
Effective Range50m
Maximum Range[@maximum_range]
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
Bayonet[@bayonet]
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesThe type 26 was the first Japanese built service pistol to see service with the IJA. It was issued to officers and had a long career. It first saw action in 1904 and some were still in service in 1945.