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. Fixed 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 two nickel finished, alloy base magazines. The magazines are mixed numbered (one, "674/.", is close enough that it could conceivably have been an accidental swap in the field), and the firing pin is unnumbered; otherwise, numbers are matching overall, including inside the grip panels. Included with the pistol is a brown leather clamshell holster. Consignor-supplied information states that this pistol rig was the personal property of a Brigadier General Jack S. Blocker; born in Birmingham and educated at the University of Florida, Blocker began his service career in 1941, serving with IV and XIV Corps in the Pacific, participating in the Solomon Island and Philippine Island campaigns, as well as the post-war occupation of Japan where this weapon was physically acquired. His career continued until 1969, with duty in West Germany and South Korea.

Fine, with 75% of the original blue finish, showing extensive scattered rust oxidization overall with heavier concentrations around the magazine well and some pitting under the grips, bright edge wear, and some minor dings and handling marks. The grips are also fine, with a few mild dings. The holster is very good, with detached stitching on lower belt loop, some scuffs, and cracking. Mechanically excellent.