Double-barrelled Flare Gun: The Nambu Type 90
Japan
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16m
Along with examples like the wooden G11, wooden fencing AK and PhotoSniper, we're adding to our prestigious group of weapons in this series that are probably not *technically* weapons.
However, it's small but recognisable role in pop-culture makes it a worthy inclusion.
And it looks cool too.
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