Rarely seen in American collections, this is a scarce Japanese military training machine gun. Developed around the same mindset as other low-powered "school" weapons intended to introduce Japanese students to the fundamentals of military drill, this is a simplified, open bolt, straight blowback weapon intended for use with lower powered drill ammunition. Using a lighter charge and a simpler mechanism, these training machine guns were less expensive and easier to make than their service-grade counterparts, while still providing an experience that would translate to the real thing. Fitted with a left offset blade front sight and a similarly positioned peep rear sight, with a heavily finned barrel, a faux gas tube/bayonet mount, fixed carrying handle, and a smooth pistol grip and buttstock. A set of swivel mounts for bipod legs are also present, with one leg installed and the other broken off and lost. Magazine absent.

Good, showing mostly areas of brown patina and oxidization, scattered spotting, and a dent on the left side of the trigger group. Some screws are absent. The grip and stock show dents, scuffs and minor chips, and the wood cover for the carry handle is absent. Mechanically fine. NOTE: This weapon is a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully transferable Class 3, which is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATFE) that is classified as a "Curios or Relic" as defined in 27 CFR, 478.11. These weapons are still subject to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 478.