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Lot 3488:Two Japanese Military Semi-Automatic Pistols

May 2nd, 2014|Rock Island, IL

Lot 3488:Two Japanese Military Semi-Automatic Pistols

May 2nd, 2014|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$700 - $1,000

A) Nagoya Arsenal Type 14 Small Trigger Guard Nambu Pistol with Holster

Dated 10.9 (September 1935), with fixed sights, standard markings, knurled and ribbed cocking knob, ribbed grips and nickel finished magazine. With a brown leather clamshell holster, shoulder strap and a cleaning rod.

ConditionVery good, with 40% of the original blue finish, showing areas of gray and brown patina, scattered spotting, and mild handling marks. Shallow pitting is present in the chamber area and along the right side of the frame. Some mixed and absent numbers. Grips are fair, with a long crack in the right panel and mild dents overall. Holster is good, with some cracking and scuffs. Mechanically very good.

Details

ManufacturerJapanese

ModelType 14

TypePistol

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Handgun

Caliber / Gauge8 mm Nambu

Barrel4 1/2 inch round

Finishblue

Griphardwood

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page166

B) Nagoya Arsenal Type 94 Pistol

Manufactured in March 1942 (Showa 17.3). Fixed sights, standard markings and checkered grips, with a matching numbered magazine.

ConditionVery good, with 70% of the faded thin original blue finish, showing some areas of gray patina, scattered brown spotting, and areas of mild pitting. The grips are fine, with some mild dents and verdigris buildup. Magazine well safety needs adjustment, otherwise mechanically very good.