The New Nambu M60 is a Japanese double-action revolver chambered in .38 Special and based on Smith and Wesson-style designs, manufactured by Shin-Chuo Industries, later merged into Minebea. Mass production began in 1960, and roughly 133,400 units were built between 1961 and 1999. The revolver has served Japanese law enforcement agencies at the prefectural and national level, remaining in use alongside other sidearms such as the SIG Sauer P230 and Smith and Wesson revolvers. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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Source Wikidata: New Nambu M60
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1. Wikipedia: New Nambu M60
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On the other hand, the revolver, completed as New Nambu M60, was satisfactory for the National Police Agency, and mass production was started in 1960.
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.38 Special (9.1×29mmR)
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1960-present
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The New Nambu M60 (ニューナンブM60) is a double-action revolver chambered in .38 Special based upon Smith & Wesson-style designs.
View the Source2. Wikidata: New Nambu M60
Wikidata Q11324909, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source New Nambu M60 (Wikidata)
WikidataWikidata Q11324909 (P729 service entry): 1960Quote, Wikidata Q11324909 (P729 service entry): 1960
Service entry (Wikidata property P729): 1960.
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