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Lot #426

Lot 425: Imperial Japanese Tokyo Arsenal "Papa" Nambu Pistol

Imperial Japanese Tokyo Arsenal "Papa" Nambu Semi-Automatic Pistol

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 21, 2025

Lot 425: Imperial Japanese Tokyo Arsenal "Papa" Nambu Pistol

Imperial Japanese Tokyo Arsenal "Papa" Nambu Semi-Automatic Pistol

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 21, 2025

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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Imperial Japanese Tokyo Arsenal "Papa" Nambu Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Japanese
Model: Papa Nambu
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 8 mm Nambu
Barrel: 4 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue/straw
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 723
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with strong rifling and some minor pitting.
Description:

Manufactured c. 1906-1923. "Stacked cannonballs" Tokyo Arsenal marked chamber. Fitted with a pair of checkered hardwood grips with matching serial numbers on the interiors and a non-matching nickel finished magazine.

Rating Definition:

Very good, retaining some of the original finish with mild pitting and oxidation mostly on the grip frame, scattered light spotting/freckling, brown patina, and mild handling marks. The grips are also very good with light compression wear to the otherwise defined checkering. Mechanically fine.



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