Kijirō Nambu
Kijirō Nambu (南部 麒次郎, Nanbu Kijirō, September 22, 1869 – May 1, 1949) was a Japanese firearms designer and career officer in the Imperial Japanese Army. He founded the Nambu Arms Manufacturing Company, a major manufacturer of Japanese military firearms during the period. He was awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure (2nd class) in 1914. Because of his prolific firearms designs, Nambu has been described as the "John Browning of Japan."
Kijirō Nambu | |
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General Kijirō Nambu | |
| Native name | 南部 麒次郎 |
| Born | September 22, 1869 Saga prefecture, Japan |
| Died | May 1, 1949 (aged 79) |
| Allegiance | Empire of Japan |
| Service/ | Imperial Japanese Army |
| Years of service | 1889 -1924 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
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