North Korea began the war
armed with the Shpagin PPSh41 Burp Gun
as the standard personal weapon for
submachine gunners. The CCF also used it, but
employed a bewildering array of other
automatic
weapons, as well, possibly including
Japanese guns such as the Type 100 which had
been used in Southern China in 1942 by
Japanese Marines.
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Type 100 (1944) |
The Type 100 was designed for ease
of production, like the Bergman MP18, but using the
underpowered 8mm Nambu round and firing
automatic-only from an open bolt with a
side-mounted, 30-round detachable box magazine
which gave poor weapon balance. It was unreliable
in combat use, mainly because of an elaborate ammo
feed which often resulted in stoppages.
The Type 100 may be fitted with a
bipod, and comes in three basic models:
With fixed stock and bayonet lug bar, possibly also
with a compensator.
With folding stock and bayonet lug bar.
c1944, with fixed stock, bayonet lug on barrel
jacket, compensator, and fixed aperture-type rear
sight.
Causes of the Korean Tragedy ... Failure of Leadership, Intelligence and Preparation
The Foundations of Freedom are the Courage of Ordinary People and Quality of our Arms
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