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Lot 549:Two WWII Japanese Semi-Automatic Pistols

May 20th, 2011|Rock Island, IL

Lot 549:Two WWII Japanese Semi-Automatic Pistols

May 20th, 2011|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,200 - $1,700

A) Japanese Type 14 Large Trigger Guard Nambu Semi-Automatic Pistol with Matching Magazine and Holster

Manufactured in November 1943 (18.11) at the Nagoya Army Arsenal-Tomriimatsu Factory. All blue finish, large trigger guard, early cocking knob, and external spring on the front strap. Bolt is numbered to gun. Fitted with ribbed grips. The blue finished magazine is numbered to the gun. Complete with a clam shell holster (inside of flap has faint Japanese marking).

ConditionExcellent. The pistol retains nearly 97% original blue finish with the grip straps thinning to a gray patina. The grips are excellent with a few light handling marks. Action needs work as the bolt does not cycle completely. The holster is very good with some minor handling marks. The stitching is tight.

Details

ManufacturerJapanese

ModelType 14

TypePistol

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Handgun

Caliber / Gauge8 mm Nambu

Barrel4 5/8 inch round

Finishblue

Griphardwood

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page109

B) Japanese Type 94 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster

Manufactured by Nagoya Arsenal in September 1944 (Showa date:19.9). All metal surfaces are blue finished, with plain hardwood grips. Furnished with a blue finished magazine numbered to gun. Complete with leather holster.

ConditionExcellent. The pistol retains 98% original blue finish thinning to a brown-gray patina. The grips are excellent with the exception of a minor pressure dent on the left panel and some minor scratches overall. The holster is good with minor flex wear. The stitching is tight.

Details

ManufacturerNagoya

ModelType 94