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Japanese Torpedo Gyroscope ID?

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Another gyro acquired and with that more Gyro ID help needed.

Does anyone know if this Japanese gyroscope is for a Type 93 or is it for a different type?

Any picture I find of the type 93 gyroscope seem to just show 2 inlet air value version near the fire wheel. While mine has 4 and a different arrangement on the top along with the copper tubes.

Is it just a different Mk of the type 93 gyro? Any help would be much appreciated!
 

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Yes, it definitely appears to be a variation of the Type 93, but as you have stated not the standard Type 93 Model 1 Mod 2.
There is listed a Type 93 Model 3, but I'm unable to locate a diagram nor photo at this stage.
I gather that it didn't come with the original transit box - as the box kanji normally fully describes the contents.
Cheers
Drew
 
Sadly there was no box when I got it, just the original wood base and mounting bracket. However they lack any markings unfortunately.
 
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