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machine gun

On display
human history
  • Other Name

    machine gun, anti-aircraft

    anti-aircraft gun

  • Description

    Japanese Type 93 anti-aircraft 13.2mm heavy machine gun with tripod, WW2

    13.2mm [or 13mm] calibre; tripod mount; with 30 shot magazine;detachable sights

    markings: 238 on gun; 248 on butt; 237 on mount

  • Place
    Japan
  • Associated Place

    New Zealand

  • Other Id

    W1107.1 (war)

    W1107.2 (war)

    W1107.3 (war)

    W1107 (war)

    179263 (police firearm registration number)

  • Department

    History

    War History

  • Display Room

    Scars on the Heart

Images and documents

Artefact

  • Display location

    Scars on the Heart

  • Credit Line
    Collection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, W1107
  • Place
    Japan
  • Associated Notes

    Japanese Type 93 anti-aircraft 13.2mm heavy machine gun with tripod, WW2

    Type 93 Heavy machine-gun; 13.2mm 30 shot magazine. This was a heavy anti-aircraft, anti-tank or infantry support machine-gun. It was often used by naval troops as a twin mounted anti-aircraft gun. For this purpose it was issued with special sights and tripod mount.

  • Associated Event
    WW2; 1939-1945
  • Associated Place

    New Zealand

  • Period

    World War 2/Wars

  • Signature/marks

    238 (gun) 248 (butt) & 237 (firearm serial number)

  • Classification

    machine gun

    firearms

    arms & armaments

    Gun, Machine

    Firearms

    Armaments

    05 Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

  • Last Update
    11 Oct 2023
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