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Lot 1669:Two Nagoya Arsenal Japanese Semi-Automatic Pistols

December 5th, 2015|Rock Island, IL

Lot 1669:Two Nagoya Arsenal Japanese Semi-Automatic Pistols

December 5th, 2015|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,100 - $1,600

A) Nagoya Large Trigger Guard Type 14 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Matching Magazine, Holster and Ammunition

Manufactured in September 1943 (Showa 18.9), with fixed sights, ribbed and knurled cocking knob, full blue finish and serrated grips. Numbers match on the frame, trigger, bolt, cocking knob, grips and magazine (with "dot" stamp on spine). With a rubberized canvas clamshell holster and cleaning rod, and three boxes of modern 8mm Nambu ammunition.

ConditionExcellent, with 95% of the original blue finish, showing a bright line around the manual safety, mild edge wear and scattered handling marks. The firing pin is unnumbered, with a mixed numbered firing pin extension. Grips are fine, with mild dings and a few edge chips. The holster is fine, with some tattering of the leather trim and cracking of the shoulder strap. Recoil springs are a bit weak, otherwise mechanically very good.

Details

ManufacturerJapanese

ModelType 14

TypePistol

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Handgun

Caliber / Gauge8 mm

Barrel4 1/2 inch round

Finishblue

Griphardwood

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page256

B) Nagoya Type 94 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Dated September 1944 (Showa 19.9), with fixed sights, smooth grips and a full blue finish. Mismatched magazine. With a brown leather clamshell holster for a Type 26 Revolver

ConditionVery fine, with 90% plus of the original blue finish, showing some areas of mixed brown and gray patina, bright edge wear and scattered handling marks. The grips are fine, with some dings and dents. The replacement type 26 holster is fair, with some scuffs and tears. Mechanically excellent.