Developed in the 1930s, the Type 96 was Japan's standard issue light machine gun at the time of the attack on Pearl Harbor, and would continue to be used alongside the 7.7mm Type 99 Machine Gun through the end of the war. Dated 16.8 (August 1941), with the Kokura Arsenal stamp and serial number on the right side of the receiver. With a blade front sight, adjustable rear sight, and a heavily ribbed barrel with a mounted carry handle and a bayonet lug on the gas cylinder. Fitted with a ribbed hardwood pistol grip and buttstock with a smooth buttplate, and a tan canvas sling.