Manufactured by the Tokyo Arsenal from 1909 to 1928, the Baby Nambu was the semi-official officer's pistol of the Imperial Japanese Military. Officers would privately purchase their sidearms, with the Baby Nambu presented as the local alternative to imports from firms like Colt, FN, and Walther designs. Features fixed sights, with the "stacked cannonballs" Tokyo Arsenal marking on top of the chamber, and the nomenclature markings and serial number on the right side of the frame. Fitted with checkered hardwood grips and a matching numbered nickel finished alloy base magazine. All matching visible serial numbers including the underside of both grip panels. Includes an original leather holster and cleaning rod.

Excellent, retaining 90% plus original blue finish with light thinning on the upper frame and light spotting on the grip frame. The grips are also excellent with a few minor handling marks and crisp checkering. The holster is fine with a cracked cover seam and supple leather. Mechanically excellent.