| Sugiura | |
| Origin: | Japan/China |
| Type: | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Is Ranged: | yes |
| Used By: | Japan |
| Wars: | Second World War |
| Manufacturer: | Sugiura Firearms Manufacturing Company |
| Production Date: | 1945 |
| Number: | 6,000 (Approximately) |
| Part Length: | 4inches |
| Cartridge: | .25 ACP (6.35 mm Browning) .32 ACP (7.65 mm Browning) |
| Action: | Blow-back |
| Range: | 50 m |
| Feed: | 8 round box magazine |
The Sugiura pistol is a Japanese-designed handgun that was manufactured in the puppet state of Manchukuo for issue to occupying forces.[1] The handgun is chambered in the .32 ACP (7.65 mm Browning) cartridge, is of straight blow-back operation and has an eight-round box magazine.[1] [2] The finish is salt-blue and the grips are checkered walnut.[2] From photographic evidence, the design appears to have been inspired by the Colt 1903.[1] [2]