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Lot #1642

Lot 1641: Japanese Papa Nambu Pistol 8 mm Nambu

Tokyo Gas & Electric Japanese Naval Contract Papa Nambu Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 30, 2016

Lot 1641: Japanese Papa Nambu Pistol 8 mm Nambu

Tokyo Gas & Electric Japanese Naval Contract Papa Nambu Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 30, 2016

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
Price Realized:
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Tokyo Gas & Electric Japanese Naval Contract Papa Nambu Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster

Manufacturer: Japanese
Model: Papa Nambu
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 8 mm Nambu
Barrel: 4 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1768
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 326
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured by the Tokyo Gas and Electric Company under Navy contract with the "GTE" marking on the chamber, an anchor proof on the right side of the frame next to the model markings and serial number, and a pair of Kanji markings on the left side. Fixed front and tangent rear sights, serrated/knurled cocking knob, grip safety on the front strap, lanyard swivel, checkered contoured grips, and a nickel magazine with checkered aluminum base. Features a straw colored trigger. Matching numbers are present on the grips, bolt and cocking knob. Complete with a brown leather clamshell flap holster with shoulder strap, extra magazine, and cleaning rod.

Rating Definition:

Very good. The pistol retains 40% of the original blue finish with brown speckling and light pitting along the barrel and pitting on the frame, grip safety, and grip strap areas. The trigger retains 20% of the original straw colored finish. The grips are good with scattered dings. The checkering has moderate wear. The holster is good with scattered scratches and tight stitching except for some minor separation at the hinge of the holster flap. Mechanically fine.



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