First Range Trip with a Type 96 Nambu LMG (I Think I'm in Love)

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What goes into preparing a gun for filming? Function checking, zeroing, and generally building some familiarity. Today we will go through that process with a Japanese Type 96 Nambu LMG. Rather like some French guns, Japanese small arms from World War Two have a thoroughly undeserved poor reputation. The Nambu is an excellent LMG design - Japanese machine guns are largely derived from Hotchkiss systems, although the Type 96 is several generations removed from any French-made Hotchkiss. It is chambered for the 6.5x50mm semi-rimmed cartridge, which is one of the softest-shooting cartridges used in WW2. The Type 99 is basically the same gun scaled up to use a 7.7mm round, and those are pretty nice to shoot. The Type 96 is downright fantastic, as you can see by my target at the end. I am excited to get the chamber cleaned up and do a bunch more filming with it!
The 6.5 Japanese is a caliber that is difficult to find ammunition for, and I am grateful to Steinel for providing me a batch of theirs to use today!
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[@LUR1FAX]

Don't tell his French Chauchat about this!

[@caffeinatedinsanity2324]

Chauchat or FAMAS?

[@TomOostenrijk]

I see some relationship drama coming.

[@kingofhogwarts9499]

He already cheated on his chauchat with a Lewis-gun during project lightening

[@lordcaler1661]

@@kingofhogwarts9499 shhh

[@ohno8589]

haha choo choo gun go: File for divorce

[@anthonyburke5656]

You probably won’t believe this, however, in the late 1960s, I, with my Australian Army unit, went to Papua New Guinea, we “walked” a fair bit of the Kokoda Track. We did a bit of “hearts and minds” with the locals. We explored the WW2 “battlefields”. We came across the usual detritus of war, including trenches, bunkers, ruined vehicle, the carcasses of crashed aircraft. Then, in a Japanese bunker system, we found complete, intact, well preserved and when stripped cleaned and re-assembled, functioning Japanese small arms. We also found ammunition. We also found Mortars and in one case small Artillery, however we didn’t test the mortars or artillery. We did “test” the pistols, rifles and machine guns. I think, with reliable ammunition, I would like the Nambu, like Ian, I found the Nambu very similar to the Bren (which I loved in both .303 and 7.62). We took a bunch of the weapons back to Australia, I know some of them ended up in Army museums and am certain a few of them were in our units private kit bags. We learned later that the bunker where we found many of the weapons had been submerged for years in stagnant water and the tannins in the stagnant water had coated the weapons with a preservative!

[@matthayward7889]

Find someone who looks at you, the way Ian looks at a type 96 I know it doesn’t have the history, or technical aspects of a typical FW video, but I still came away feeling like I’d learned a lot about how it *works*

[@payne267]

Nobody would look at me that way

[@Scott079]

More like find somebody that looks at you, the way Ian looks at a VZ 61 scorpion

[@Nomed38]

@@Scott079 I can only get someone to look at me as Ian did to that sad AK contraption some months ago. I do wish I was joking...

[@TheFanatical1]

I am sure Ian has done a video on one before

[@marseldagistani1989]

That's how I look into the Almighty M1911 designed and blessed by Saint John Moses Browning and the M2 Ma Duce

[@MacDorsai]

John B. George in his book, "Shots Fired in Anger: A Rifleman's Eye View of the Activities on the Island of Guadalcanal", he had a lot of praise for the Nambu LMG (he calls it a M-96 (1936). He considered it superior to the BAR and the most effective Japanese weapon (based on his experience on Guadalcanal). He considered the top feed magazine a liability because of visibility. It was a target indicator because it projected higher than the grass and they could often spot the gun/gunner by the magazine. He also had praise for the height of the bipod, which is greater than most American designs. His approval stemmed from the need to get the weapon high enough from the ground to allow aiming and firing. Too close the ground and you can neither see nor fire.

[@dbmail545]

Great book! I wish he had published the book about his time with "Merrill's Marauders".

[@nonamesplease6288]

I knew a Pacific war vet who had much the same view of Japanese weapons. The Japanese soldier, with an Arisaka in his hands, was, for the most part, highly effective and the Marines and GI's respected their capabilities.

[@bidanchi1]

@@dbmail545 I agree. I felt a little disappointed that he did not cover his experiences there. I imagine that a second book was envisioned...?

[@SlavicCelery]

@@zoiders Confusing the BAR Police with the BRENaboog bois is not a fair comparison! BAR Police love a flawed design and know it's not perfect. BREN'ners maintain that weapon was the most perfect weapon ever created (just a hair behind the SMLE).

[@christopherreed4723]

Saying something is better than a BAR is setting the, err...bar pretty low as far as 1930s light machine guns are concerned. While I'd take a BAR into a firefight over a Chauchat any day of the week (and twice on Sundays), the Czech, French, British, and Japanese top-magazine designs all outperform the poor, neglected-by-Ordnance BAR.

[@F4Wildcat]

I think Ian should make a video where he demonstrates how he cleans and inspects a firearm. Like a very thorough video with things like what oils he uses, what tools and such. What prayer to the machine spirit, you get the idea

[@YuriPRIMErpg]

I think that would be too pornographic to fly through youtube filters ;)

[@onpsxmember]

I think he avoids this, cause it would attract the "I use xyz lube" -gang.

[@forestalfrank1074]

Look at Mark Novaks channel "Anvil" kzbin.info/door/M86hA7E1y3vOJuzdqCXh1Q

[@hacooray525]

why would the omnissiah pray to himself? ... ah i see, to teach us silly mortals the proper way to do it

[@francismacomber4650]

Maybe he can show us how he cleans the chamber before he goes to the range!

[@earthenjadis8199]

Ian, for April Fool's Day you should pick a Nerf gun and review it dead seriously like you would a proper weapon. It would be a hoot.

[@setlerking]

I would pay money to see that, complete with one of his signature history lessons on it.

[@johndoe-es7zh]

Or compare a 'realistic' airsoft gun to it's real counterpart.

[@3rdyoutubechannelstopdelet914]

He should take it apart and everything.. that would be absolutely hilarious

[@dark2023-1lovesoni]

@@johndoe-es7zh the KWA Glock 18c gbb would be great. I have 1 I can spare in like new condition. Interesting history since they were the first to offer such a model but got sued by glock and to this day don't offer glock models anymore. Or the Inokatsu M16 that supposedly is sooo realistic it fooled actual operators. Or the airsoft ARs that the ATF seized during import claiming the lowers might be compatible (and full auto) with real uppers.

[@daniellewis1789]

@Icyn Especially because the Maverick and similar guns have a rotating mechanism similar to some revolvers he's covered. I wouldn't mind seeing the RF-20 or Powerclip/Magstrike covered, but please no electric blasters.

[@Em-Jayyy]

It's currently 4:00 AM where I'm at but you better believe I'm staying up a little bit longer just to watch this

[@F4Wildcat]

And when you are done watching, i wish you a good night rest!

[@treygates4636]

Same it now 4:37 am, 35 minutes after your comment, and I cant say im disappointed I stayed up to watch this.

[@josephowens5287]

Seattle?

[@OliverIsanzi]

Mood

[@BRMLs9]

Two hours ahead of you. Forgotten Weapons gets me through those groggy moments of making and enjoying my first cup of coffee

[@SachikaRomanova]

"Let's see what this puppy can do!" *two seconds later* "Ow!" Clearly the puppy bites, Ian.

[@lewisirwin5363]

It's a little Nipper, you might say. Sorry, I'll leave.

[@firstescobar6863]

Reminds me of when Gunny was firing a Japanese HMG I think it was a type 92 and he got a cut on his hand from firing it for some time.

[@volvok7749]

Not testing the bayonet charge capabilities is a grave oversight, the Emperor is displeased!

[@Taluien]

Soldier, it says here you wanted to charge the enemy with your bayonet instead of your entrenchment tool. Hand in your gasmask and maybe ask the Janissaries if they need another sissy to bolster their lines!

[@myparceltape1169]

Bayonet charge was my first thought when Ian said it was shooting high at 60m. You might get a few, by accident, but one of them will skewer you and the gun is lost to your emperor.

[@TheSeperatistConfederacy]

@@Taluien wrong emperor, lol

[@shanepower9201]

*S H A M F R U R D I S P R A Y*

[@CADevastator]

@asdrubale bisanzio false emperor

[@ewathoughts8476]

When I was in Okinawa (1960s), we had several Type 96 and 99 Nambu's available with lots of Japanese issue ammo. The T96 loaders had an oiling pad integral, the T99 loaders did not. If we fired the T96 dry, we would get neck separations every so often. We found that we could wax the cases with Pledge furniture polish and reduce the separations to almost zero. I suspect your modern cases are a bit thin in the neck/shoulder area as compared to Japanese issue, and will require some lubrication. I would try rolling the cartridges using LEE sizing lube on a pad. That is essentially a dry lube that you can leave on the cartridges for a long time. The Type 99 has a slower extraction timing and does not need lubrication normally.

[@markholbrook7482]

Ian is in his element diagnosing a misfeed

[@WannabeCanadianDev]

I liked that, I'm not really a gun person, but as a software developer I liked how he clearly knew what he was doing and was going through a series of specific steps to figure out what was up.

[@MrHugabum]

It Ian himself doesn’t like this I’m going to join the French Foreign Legion

[@RadioactiveSherbet]

"I know people who can't shoot *rifles* that well." Casually tooting his own horn. Lol

[@zendell37]

Well, not to slap myself in the face, but he was shooting prone off bipod. If someone can't get in the green at 60 yard with a properly zerod rifle under those conditions, they need the low-key slight.

[@briancreegan827]

@@zendell37 when their rifle is zeroed for 200 yards?

[@garethjames1300]

A very stable platform also

[@hyattbusbey3563]

*Raises hand* I at least have an excuse (dominant eye injury) but I sure can't pattern like that with a rifle.

[@richarddixson1971]

Say what you Like, we all know those guys who make niose, so they need that much ammo to get a job done. Gun Jesus did it on a 70 plus year old gun, he was shooting for the 1st time! With case seperation issues? Not tooting anything, it is True! just impressed with the gun. I have watched whole ammo cans go down range and not get 1/2 the hits CLOSE to a target that size. this dude just nailed it! 100% on paper. With only "one" sight adjustment.

[@SlavicCelery]

"I gave this three clicks of adjustment. I have not looked this up" - Ian being absolutely honest in his videos. Love it!

[@pkt1213]

It's nice it extracts its own ripped case head.

[@RiderOftheNorth1968]

Glorious Japanese technology: Self clearing of shameful jam.

[@kevinsullivan3448]

@@RiderOftheNorth1968 Why were they lubricating with jam?

[@mfree80286]

@@kevinsullivan3448 Peanut butter and shame sandwiches.

[@immikeurnot]

The Type 99 Arisaka is actually kind of impressive. A WWII rifle with not only cock-on-close and rear aperture sight while still having a lot of obvious Mauser influence, but polygonal rifling and a chrome-lined bore. It was probably the most technically advanced bolt action rifle in the war.

[@iannordin5250]

Japan produced probably the best bolt actions. The 38 and 99 are fantastic... their front posts are a problem though, the type 38 especially.

[@alangordon3283]

@@iannordin5250not the best then 🤷‍♂️

[@LOVEMUFFIN_official]

I would probably say the MAS 36 if asked about the best bolt-action of the war. Simplicity, great sighting system, and overall good design execution.

[@CtrlAltRetreat]

​@@LOVEMUFFIN_official You must've had better luck with yours. Mine has a rough action, feels like mild sandpaper and is by no means fast. I like the concepts, and the look for that matter. Just wish it was smoother... a lot smoother

[@marcuscook5145]

Don't forget the dust cover.

[@feeldafood2953]

If you put a bayonet on you get 50% accuracy and 200% honor.

[@GaryHamad]

and 300% on War Crimes Rates

[@happyveliz]

+50% accuracy or -50% accuracy?

[@feeldafood2953]

@@happyveliz +50 accuracy because the extra weight will stabilize the gun when mounted.

[@grandadmiralzaarin4962]

TENNO HEIKA BANZAI INTENSIFIES

[@Rollerbear712]

@@feeldafood2953 and it doesn't give negative speed whilst running coz of the melee perk. A simple yet effective pro tip

[@SteelHex]

I read an account of an American soldier island-hopping in the pacific during WWII, and according to him the Nambu machine gun had a fearsome reputation, along with the so-called knee mortar.

[@DougthebearRichards]

I guess he didn't have to face a BREN so he only had a BAR to compare with.

[@georgewhitworth9742]

@@DougthebearRichards I think the BREN is overshadowed by the MG42/34's

[@fender7695]

@@DougthebearRichards type 96 & Bren are totally different guns despite looking similar. They are both amazing

[@thispandaispurple]

Sounds like Ian goes through the same safety checks any responsible gun owner does when receiving a "new" old surplus gun.

[@rogainegaming6924]

As one should

[@catfish552]

"Once again, soft point has bitten us there" Looks more like something has bitten the soft point, really.

[@josephnadeau6689]

I think that’s the one that took out Cotton Hill’s legs

[@R3dp055um]

and killed Ernie Pyle.

[@philllax1719]

Fair trade, you took my shins, I took fiddy of your boys

[@jonsitron11]

It’s nice seeing some “behind the scenes” footage now and then! Highly enjoyable to see what you go through and the work you put in your videos!

[@Celebmacil]

That target pattern is honestly super freaking impressive.

[@8710MavrickCJH]

So Morphy's recent auction, lot 4004, was two Type 96 magazines. They sold a good bit over the appraised value. Not too long after, this video gets posted and I hear Ian remarking that he was lucky to get two...coincidence?

[@ExternalInputs]

HE moves in mysterious ways.

[@PowderedToastMan3]

Messianic Francophile Firearm Aficionado gets Caught in the Act with His New Japanese Mistress.

[@edwardkelliher4039]

Well that’s a headline

[@wierdalien1]

Thats cute

[@awakennomore]

That accuracy is seriously impressive. That's a pretty sweet LMG.

[@dinoc.5537]

A perspective I got firsthand from Pacific Vets was the opposite view in terms of their enemy's equipment. While most of them held a bitterness toward their enemy's ethics and treatment of Filipinos, Chinese, and POWs, but they had nothing but respect for their small arms for the most part. Many of them had experience with having to use captured materials during the protracted battles in the island hoping campaigns, so they used these weapons and ammo firsthand. They shared your views on the Nambu Type 96 as well as others.

[@redcorsair14]

My grandfather(USMC aircraft mechanic) captured an enemy position with one of these at Guadal Canal. Took out the gunner, the loader and the NCO of the pit, took several hits from the NCO's saber(not katana). The gun went down because they hit the magazine just above where it hits the gun and jammed it but the gunner didnt notice and thought it was a jam and in his panic sat there and kept pulling the charging handle.. He ended up despite his injuries taking the 96, the saber, the pistol, and the loader's Arisaka. The 96 is interesting in that it has a bullet holes in the mag, the stock and in the bipod. Long before it passed to my dad, it had its barrel welded :( End story was as a reward for bravery they sent him to flight school and promoted him to officer and he flew Corsairs by the end of the war and in Korea. Did not count as a battlefield promotion since they did it Stateside.

[@hesnotbad9045]

*realizing that’s hunting ammunition for sporterized arisakas* “oh god”

[@EkiToji]

Yeah, this video kinda makes me want to buy an Arisaka and chronometer and start reloading some 6.5x50mmSR.

[@xilon56]

Probably the biggest market for the ammo, not many people shoot arisakas just for kicks.

[@milkapeismilky5464]

He's like a kid on Christmas. And what kid doesn't want a transferable type 96 for Christmas?

[@sumvs5992]

How about just building a new one? You get two presents on Christmas day, one is the machine gun, and the other is the relief of not having to pay for dog food anymore, meaning more money for ammo

[@philroberts1069]

I've read some stories from Australian soldiers who suggested that the Nambu would almost always fire high on its first burst. They suggested it was due to the tall front bipod and shorter japanese soldier. Interesting that Ian was firing high too, but he pointed out that it was due to the sights being zeroed at 200m.

[@5anjuro]

Oil painting: Gun Jesus On the Hills of Manchuria.

[@user-njyzcip]

I think Japanese soldiers used the Type 11 more over there, because how chronically short on LMGs the KMT army is

[@AlexKS1992]

@@user-njyzcip I’d hate to use the Type 11 on the dusty plains of Northern China. I read that there was issues with the Type 11 jamming due to the dust.

[@merylpelosi8485]

I knew 2 US Marines that were both severely wounded going ashore at Iwo Jima by Nambu light machine gun fire. Neither one of them ever called it an inferior weapon. Nice shooting, by the way.

[@TheCheat_1337]

I love all the videos on pre-WW2 and WW2 Japanese guns. You should do more if you can get access!

[@zendell37]

Well he does know a guy. Although that fellow seems to have done quite a bit of work on them himself.

[@Arasaka107]

Who is dat girl on your thumbnail?

[@worldtraveler930]

His dad is the preeminent expert on Japanese firearms.... So Yeah he Does have a Good source.

[@jimmelnyk7506]

What great timing on this video. Yesterday, I watched an old episode of "Tales of the Gun" from 1999. The subject was Japanese firearms, and one of the people providing commentary was your father.

[@Vagabond671]

So Ian, when are you gonna release Type 96 body pillow merch?

[@alfatazer_8991]

Not before he releases the Famas body pillows first.

[@arthurhucksake2665]

Raifu body pillows for everybody!

[@thesturm8686]

Sign me up!

[@Vormulac1]

I've never seen a Type 96 fired before, that's really very impressive!

[@Case16710]

The sound on this one is amazing!

[@geegaw14]

Reminds me of the BREN - sounds very similar to me, but then again, they are similar designs so it makes sense.

[@onpsxmember]

For me a significant audio quality improvement with this video. Either it just worked out or you upgraded something. I have no clipping at all and that while you're prone being prone to clothing interference. I'm looking forward to more videos with that Type 96, hopefully at a slightly longer distance.

[@SiriusArc7]

I'm jealous of you so much because we can't shoot any guns in Japan except for bear/deer hunting purposes.

[@hugopepe1722]

I'm jealous of you, all i can do is go to my dear fridge for beer hunting purposes

[@thejapanarchocommunist]

Well, that and airsoft.

[@滝川洋平-c2z]

And for skeet shooting plates.

[@whoami1449]

In my country( well, in any country really) you can buy almost any gun and use them as long as youbare willing to do the paper works, willing to wait for the paper works to come through, and pay any price your gov ask for.

[@homerobueno3295]

@@whoami1449 No, there's countries you can't do that

[@lenheinz6646]

Love me some Steinels. I have bought their .45-70 Trapdoor load, their .38/200 load for Webley and Enfield revolvers, their 9mm Bergmann/Largo load and (of course) their 7.65mm French Longue. All shot very well, with no malfunctions and good accuracy. Echoing another commenter, I was surprised at how compact the Type 96 is. Comparing it to a BAR (at the Cody Firearms Museum) the Type 96 makes the BAR look enormous.

[@StacheMan26]

A beautiful piece of engineering even all these decades on.

[@Timmysteve]

yeah he's told us that he works out

[@jsbelljr83]

Man you have an awesome job getting to fire all those vintage weapons.

[@Old299dfk]

No shit, I would love a livestream of Ian just stripping guns. That would be so cool! You could even pre-record them, loop them and just put them on an infinite stream. I bet the ASMR is on another level.

[@TheCarDemotic]

You aren’t allowed to show firearms on a live stream according to KZbin rules and TOS

[@thesturm8686]

Ian redeemed the french, italian, calico, and now japanese guns. I love to see this continue

[@sockmon1]

I really enjoyed the format of this episode, the coverage of the process gave me a greater understanding of why you appreciate the functionality of this gun!

[@baconx4]

Shooting old milsurps is more hazardous then people think and requires great care. In the 30 years of my collecting, I've had 2 catastrophic failures. M1 Garand went boom due to badly stored Korean ammo and an FN-49 out of battery discharge due to soft commercial primers. Ian is doing everything right but that's still no guarantee. I have a great appreciation for your efforts to bring us these historic beauties.

[@user-njyzcip]

The length of pull suited Japanese soldiers back then, they were on average pretty short Edit: turns out the Japanese government records the height of every 17yo male, and in 1939 the average was 160cm (5' 4")

[@Arasaka107]

They were so cute soldiers

[@muhammadnursyahmi9440]

@@Arasaka107 not so when they are charging at you with their bayonet!

[@fg42t2]

My fathers cousin was on Guadalcanel.with the Armys 32nd division they relieved the Marines. He said the first night they were charged by Imperial marines who . had to be 6'2"carrying 30' barreled rifles with long bayonets. Quite a shock to a group who averaged 5" 6"

[@Arasaka107]

@@muhammadnursyahmi9440 they were not very strong, if a single one charges you with a bayonet you can simply hold him down.

[@Ni999]

Impressive how steady that is.

[@F1ghteR41]

Don't forget that Japanese LMGs (and MMGs) of WW2 were at least partially equipped with scopes, which was very unusual for the time.

[@BomberBrent]

I am absolutely amazed with the controllability and accuracy of that firearm.

[@evandotterer4365]

The type 96 and 99 Nambu LMGS were really the work horses for the Japanese. And I think it would be fair to say they took the most lives as far as small arms goes. Absolutely devastating ambush weapon.

[@joshuaradick5679]

Ian clearly was excited to try this one and really seemed to enjoy it.

[@germaxicus6670]

"I know some people that can't shoot rifles that well" Why you gotta call me out?!?!

[@RiderOftheNorth1968]

Don´t be so full of yourself! It is me he is calling out!!

[@kevinsullivan3448]

@@RiderOftheNorth1968 No! I'm Sparticus!

[@BurkeSchneider]

I remember watching Ian's Dad on the History Channel during a Tales of the Gun episode going over Japanese small arms of WW2. This was way before Forgotton Weapons.

[@socalgn159]

The Japanese weapons of WW2 have always been my favorite of the period, so unique. Not always the best, but very unique. Didn’t Ian also get a Lewis gun??? Seem to remember he said he won the auction for that several months ago.

[@johnharris1636]

Thank you for the very informative video! The grouping on the target was very impressive and shows just how hard it was for our Marines as they hit island after island.

[@hamm6035]

Amazing that Japanese weapons are finally getting some recognition for how good they are.

[@soldat2501]

*how good SOME were. Their pistols ranged from downright awful to just below adequate. The Type 92 HMG was heavy with a slow rate of fire from 30 rd stripper clips which needed lubrication for sustained fire. It was basically adequate. The Type 11 with its hopper-fed design was interesting but not very effective in a larger sense. Taking rounds from soldiers around you solved some supply problems but then you’re taking on the liability that all the soldiers took care of their ammo and provided clean, undamaged clips. Their SMGs were barely adequate in that while reliable, they fired an anemic cartridge. They also weren’t supplied in decent numbers to make a difference. Finally, their late war, last ditch rifles were functional but their materials and construction varied widely and made their reliability an issue. I agree with you 100% on their rifles. Especially the Type 38 with the light recoil 6.5mm cartridge. Flat shooting, with a long barrel that burned most of the powder, it did not have much of a flash and very little smoke. Perfect for keeping your position hidden in jungle environments. However, a great bolt action is still secondary to a self-loading rifle like the M1, SVT, G41.

[@kovona]

I have a Japanese made Winchester/Miroku 1892, very nice gun. But I'll be hesitant shoot anything Japanese from WW2...

[@Whisp.Gaming]

I've watched your videos since I was 13, and you have seriously been an inspiration to me.

[@iannordin5250]

6.5 jap is a very pleasant cartridge to shoot, it makes my type 38 probably my favorite bolt gun to shoot on the range. As Ian said, it's also impossible to find these days and you basically have to get it custom ordered from Steinel at a premium (who to my knowledge are the only ones making it)

[@JohnSmith-yv6eq]

Invest in a Dillon 650XL and reload your own???

[@andybenton7431]

I got to handle one of these, innocuous though, when I was part of a historical Lighthorse troop. I was struck by how nice it was and was saddened that there was no avenue to keep it and use it as a working historical weapon. Ironically it was used in showing how Universal (BREN gun) Carriers were set up alongside a Boys anti tank rifle. My dad did speak about facing these during his service in the South Pacific. He would have also agreed with Ian on the Arisaka being a great rifle, he somehow came into possession of one after he demobbed in '46. Thanks for the video.

[@BruceEEvans1]

"I know some people who can't shoot rifles that well." Pleased to meetcha, Ian. :-)

[@PiousHeathen]

This more thorough look at your testing and setup was a nice treat, please feel free to do more in this style in the future. Also, its always "great" to see new malfunctions.

[@matthewhelton1725]

RE: Neck Separation; Could also be excessive headspace. In his book, Ian Chinn mentions the barrels on those are on the soft side.

[@SlavicCelery]

Also could be improperly formed and finished brass (slightly more likely). Ian did say the chamber was improperly cleaned though.

[@rudivanaarde8952]

Love seeing the targets and where the rounds hit. Thanks

[@joshuaspicer8454]

Congratulations on a very nice gun Ian, love your content,but its always very satisfying to see you get yourself something great that you've wanted!

[@russwoodward8251]

Damn. That's a frightening good LMG. Thanks for the shake down Ian. Great stuff.

[@ACOGLMT556]

Would love to see you do another colab like project lighting but with ww2 lmgs, maybe smgs and maybe even battle rifles

[@jeffreyabelson7171]

I happened to watch The Thin Red Line last night - I think the machine guns cutting down GIs is this weapon. I appreciate Ian's complete dispassionate relationship with weapons of war - I've learned a lot. But when you see depictions of these weapons in action, it's not so pleasant!

[@kisukek1294]

アメリカには、旧軍の武器が残っていて それが稼働できる状態であるということは、なんとも羨ましい限り。

[@bramster-b9v]

次はもっとうまくやって銃を取り戻そう

[@rodgerjohnson3375]

I have purchased numerous automatic weapons and I can tell you there is a certain joy and exhilaration the first day on the range. Ian cant hide it either.

[@enricopaolocoronado2511]

Anyone else just loving the design of this particular Nambu design?

[@carlmontney7916]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. It's nice to see a vintage weapon like that used in a real world situation. You could have easily edited the video to take out the jams and feed issues. But it sure wouldn't have been as entertaining and Informative as what you presented here. Great job well done.

[@aussiejezza]

Haters will say it's a rip off a bren

[@_ArsNova]

Similar only in appearance, mechanically quite different. The Bren itself though was just a licensed copy of the Czech ZB 33.

[@valdo345jr]

That is a very impressive piece of armament. Considerably impressed that you could get 28 rounds on the paper but, put all of them in scoreable positions.

[@jzilbert2]

Japanese made firearms are the ones I know the least about, glad you are covering them!

[@para1324]

Interesting LMG and nice target Ian. I hope you find a good supply of FMJ.

[@MaximusOverhead]

The accuracy puts some perspective on the hell island hopping would have been.

[@nicksmith1313]

It was interesting watching this after watching your more recent video discussing headspacing.

[@DBZ483]

Just as I finish watching hours of old ww2 Japanese footage you bless me with this.

[@IdeasBox]

Wow... fantastic grouping for an lmg.

[@coreys2686]

I'd be interested to see a WWII "Project Lightning". I know it'd be a lot of work, but interesting nonetheless.

[@The_Modeling_Underdog]

That's some lethal grouping on that target.

[@pantsmodetoo]

Ian out here showing off the rare species of spent shell along with the Nambu.

[@fg42t2]

Ian a collector of Japanese weapons that you know from AZ Hwy 71 made up quite a few conversion kits for the T 96 to convert them to 7.62x39 and use AK mags they work great and are fun to shoot. You should put out a video asking for someone to sell you a kit like that. It would make a great addition to your T 96.

[@Mrgunsngear]

Great info

[@robgraham5697]

Good point about the culture problems with Japanese equipment in WWII. A case in point: the Japanese Type 89 Grenade Discharger. The Allies dubbed it the 'knee mortar'. Not sure why although I've heard it was because of a translation error. Apparently some Allied soldiers tried to fire it with the base plate resting on the knee. Which resulted in a lot of broken legs. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_89_grenade_discharger

[@luisnunes2010]

Ian, we know you're tempted to run this in a two gun, but remember that means dealing with a Nambu pistol on the clock! 😲😨😤

[@briancreegan827]

DO EEET !

[@AsbestosMuffins]

sadly i think he said his two gun range doesn't do machineguns

[@Verdha603]

As long as he doesn’t have to drop plates from a spinner or get one to flip for him, a Type 14 isn’t really a bad choice. They were actually praised for being very accurate when fired one handed.

[@luisnunes2010]

@@Verdha603 Between the underpowered cartrige and the dodgy reliability, still predict a sh!tshow.

[@Verdha603]

@@luisnunes2010 Actually replace the 75 year old springs and use “full power” loads (ie hand loads or what Steinel makes instead of other folks selling underpowered 8mm loads to avoid liability concerns) and it functions like clockwork. Ian himself explained it as something you have to do for both the Type 14 & Type 94 pistols if you want them to work consistently, but too many people expect to be able to take a 75+ year old pistol, any box of ammo they can find for it, and expect it to run 100% with just a boresnake down the barrel and dumping a bunch of oil into it.

[@EdTheMole]

I think many people have seen the later war examples that had a ruff finish to them in both metal and wood and think they are all like that. I know my brother-in-law had he is now sadly passed but he had an early war example and a very late war example and they were as different as night and day.

[@traktorworks3200]

i am always very very impressed with your gun craft, your informative commentary and quite entertaining videos. many many thanks.

[@klanceyshane6275]

I would also check the head spacing on that weapon.

[@Rico_71]

I really really like this type of video, is very well put together with all useful info for someone that, living in the EU, does not have the same possibility to go shooting random LMGs. Also i like the kinda "behind the scene" vibe

[@dreamingflurry2729]

"What do you mean this is not a Finnish gun?" - "Sorry, Ian, this is a Finnish Brutality Match, you can't shoot that here!" :D ^^ Great vid, Ian, great vid :)

[@Kumimono]

Well, Finland was often referred to as "Nordic Japan", so I'm sure there's leeway. :)

[@Redshirt214]

The funny thing is, he actually could use an Arisaka for Finnish brutality...

[@mjo4981]

A fearsome little weapon. That's not something that somebody would want to be on the receiving end of! A tight group from an experienced gunner would be devastating. Great shooting Ian!

[@bigbrowntau]

6.5mm battle proven LMG with Ian's seal of approval. Perhaps it should be run in the competition for the US Army's new firearms competition? Thanks again for a fascinating video. How did you find it compared to a Bren? As an Aussie, I do have a fondness for top-loading magazines.

[@jolanderphilip]

@1:42 I like that wagon ya’draggin

[@mehmednedjib7361]

Good to see that Duncan McCollum's legacy lives on with you.

[@hanktorrance6855]

This was very interesting, not only the prep work, but as you said, the accuracy of the bursts, once you got it reasonably dialed in.

[@JohnDoe-pv2iu]

Alright Boys and Girls, pay attention to this. @5.23 thru about 6.10, when your firearm has a case separation STOP shooting it NOW. A case separation can occur because of the mentioned possible issues of defective brass and or a dirty or pitted chamber. A case separation is also a good sign of excessive headspace in a weapon. A gun with excessive headspace can blow up in your hands (and face), shooting it. That weapon needs to be thoroughly cleaned and inspected. The headspace(of the weapon) should be measured and compared to the manufacturing specifications of the weapon. The ammunition also needs to be measured and compared to both the specifications and to the measurements of the weapons chamber. The weapon could be in 'specs' and the ammunition could be manufactured 'short'. In other words, just checking the chamber with some head spacing gauges won't tell you that the combination of weapon and ammo is safe. Nice video. Y'all Take Care, be safe and be aware of your head spacing! John

[@JohnDoe-pv2iu]

I expect that Ian had the weapon checked out good (probably by Mark Novak (I don't know that. Mark is an excellent gunsmith and I know he has done work for Ian))and I'm not trying to fault anyone. I just wanted to make everyone aware that there is a potentially very dangerous situation going on. Everyone Take Care and be safe, John

[@207tex]

In Australian that 30 round mag dump at the end would cost you $120 AUD, if you could even get the ammo. Beautiful weapon.

[@nazarderkach9320]

Speaking about Nambus, Steinel actually manufactures and sells 8mm Nambu now. Maybe you could test it?