Manufactured by the Tokyo Arsenal from 1909 to 1928, the "Baby Nambu" was the semi-official officer's pistol of the Imperial Japanese Military. Instead of being issued sidearms, Imperial Japanese officers would privately purchase their pistols, with the Baby Nambu presented as the local alternative to imports from firms like Colt, FN, and Walther. These pistols were designated as a Type "B" to differentiate it from the larger Grandpa and Papa Nambu series. Features fixed blade front and notch rear sights, with the "stacked cannonball" arsenal marking on top of the chamber and the nomenclature markings and serial number on the right side of the frame. Fitted with checkered grips and a nickel finished, alloy base magazine. All visible serial numbers match, including the inside of both grip panels and the magazine. Includes an extra magazine with matching serial number and "." spare magazine mark.

Excellent, retaining 90% plus original blue finish and 70% straw colors with minor holster pattern edge wear, limited minor spotting, brown patina showing on the grip straps, and otherwise limited handling wear with crisp markings. The grips are also excellent with crisp checkering and rich original oil finish. Mechanically excellent. An overall handsome example of an Baby Nambu pistol that would make an appealing addition to any Imperial Japanese collection.