Designed by Kijiru Nambu of Nambu Pistol fame, the Type 92 takes the core workings of the Hotchkiss Gun and scales them up to accommodate the Japanese 7.7mm cartridge. Among other changes, a lengthened set of cooling fins are integrated into the receiver instead of the barrel, the sights are right-offset to permit use of a scope, and an integral cartridge oiler is installed in the plate feed mechanism. The 92 saw use everywhere the Imperial Japanese Army went as both an infantry and anti-aircraft gun; additionally, captured guns were often turned against the Japanese by the Chinese, with many of those captured guns finding their way into North Korean hands in time for the Korean War. Blade front and peep rear sight, with the former mounted on the end of the cooling fins and the latter fitted with a windage and elevation adjustment mechanism. The exposed section of the barrel is lightly fluted, with a hand-adjustment mechanism for the gas system towards the rear. The "9/2/Type" nomenclature is stamped on top of the frame between the oiler and scope base, with the serial number and "17.5" (May 1942) Showa date on the left side over a hand-cut makers mark for Charles Erb, machine gun dealer and noted "tube gun" manufacturer; his firm likely performed the restoration work on this firearm. Mounted at the rear are a pair of folding spade grips and a thumb trigger with integral manual safety. Included with the gun is a green painted tripod with on-board traverse and elevation adjustment hardware, an extra barrel dated "18.12" (December 1943), four spare firing pins and a pair of unidentified hand-made tools.

Fair as rewelded; an angular cut was made through the receiver starting just ahead of the scope mount and ending about an inch back on the underside, which has since been welded and machined back to the original shape. About half of the blue finish is present, bright in the welded area with a mixed patina overall and some light handling marks. Some light wear is present on the rear grips, and the tripod shows some minor holes on the canvas mechanism cover. Mechanically very good. NOTE: This item is registered with the BATFE as a machine gun, and it is the sole responsibility of the bidder to understand and comply with all relevant laws and regulations.