This is an excellent example of a early prewar WWI Japanese type 26 revolver and leather holster rig. These pistols were produced from 1893 to approximately 1928 when they were subsequently replaced by the type 14 Nambu series of pistol. These early pistols saw heavy use early on in the war and to find one in this condition is very rare. This is an early example that has the external markings on the right side plate that is marked with the four intertwined cannon balls of the "Koishikawa-Tokyo" arsenal and the Kanji markings underneath, that signify that this is a type 26 pistol, below that is the serial number 15296. It is fitted with the late style grips that exhibit the 19 serrations, which may indicate that it was arsenal refinished prior to WWII use. There are no other markings on the outside of the pistol. It is complete with the original and very rare WWII Leather type 26 clamshell holster, that has a metal non-original cleaning rod.

Manufactured by Nagoya Arsenal in February 1944 (19.4). Standard factory stamp and model markings on the frame. Fixed sights, large trigger guard and knurled solid cocking knob. With serrated mahogany grips and blue body magazine numbered to gun. Complete with a second magazine numbered to another gun (007).