Tanaka Type 100 SMG

Post by ChenKenichi

I recently saw on this site http://ngw.web.infoseek.co.jp/JAPAN.htm a picture of a Tanaka Type 100 smg. From what I could read, he says he converted it into an airsoft gun and it uses Tokyo Marui MP5 magzines.

I have searched the internet hoping to find more info on this replica, however I had no luck. Does anyone know anything or perhaps own one of these?

Post by Mark

Ah, the Tanaka type 100! One of my favorite modelguns. These are really rare modelguns that will occasionally show up for sale in Japan. Most of these where made as dummy display only models with a small run of firing versions. Tanaka made this gun along with versions of the Arisaka rifles in their series of WW2 Japanese firearms.

I think that the receivers on these models where cast out of zinc alloy and they are quite well detailed. That and the wood stock is made quite nicely so, I am sure that they are hard to get. These Tanaka's have been out of production for some time..

I am sure that one of the Tanaka type 100's can be found for sale if you really want one. But, be prepared to pay a hefty sum for one..
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Post by ChenKenichi

THanks Mark, I appreciate the info. I guess I will have to keep my eye open on japan yahoo auctions. They can't be as expensive as the real deal or even a parts kit for that matter.

Post by shazhib

Hi Ken,
FYI, it usually traded somewhere around 100k-120k JPY on the auction. I am one of those who want to get it, but too expensive, too few time to show up in an auction.

Post by lampwick

ChenKenichi wrote:

shazhib wrote:

Hi Ken,
FYI, it usually traded somewhere around 100k-120k JPY on the auction. I am one of those who want to get it, but too expensive, too few time to show up in an auction.

boku mo hyaku shiki ga hoshii desu, demo totemo takakereba yokatta desune. kono moderu gan mo mitsukeri nikui desune. arigato gozaimasu.
-thomas

That's my thoughts exactly. :?