The Sugiura pistol is a Japanese-designed handgun that was manufactured in the puppet state of Manchukuo for issue to occupying forces.[1] The handgun is chambered in the .32 ACP (7.65 mm Browning) cartridge, is of straight blow-back operation and has an eight-round box magazine.[1][2] The finish is salt-blue and the grips are checkered walnut.[2] From photographic evidence, the design appears to have been inspired by the Colt 1903.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ a b c David Miller (2003). Illustrated Directory of 20th Century Guns. Zenith Press. p. 138. ISBN 0760315604.
  2. ^ a b c Harry Derby (2003). "12". Japanese Military Cartridge Handguns 1893–1945: A Revised and Expanded Edition of Hand Cannons of Imperial Japan. Schiffer Publishing. ISBN 0764317806.

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