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Desirable Japanese TG&E Baby Nambu Semi-Automatic Pistol with Matching Magazine

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 11, 2016

Lot 3261: 0

Desirable Japanese TG&E Baby Nambu Semi-Automatic Pistol with Matching Magazine

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 11, 2016

Estimated Price: $5,500 - $7,500
Price Realized:
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Desirable Japanese TG&E Baby Nambu Semi-Automatic Pistol with Matching Magazine

Manufacturer: Tokyo Gas and Electric Co.
Model: Baby Nambu
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 7 mm Nambu
Barrel: 3 3/8 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 1907
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 135
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

This is a rare example of a late production Baby Nambu pistol that was manufactured by the Tokyo Gas and Electric (TG&E) factory in Tokyo with all matching numbers to include the magazine. These TG&E Baby Nambu pistols are rare in that they were produced in very limited numbers and are high sought by the Japanese collectors. The Baby Nambu was never officially approved as a standard officer's sidearm; instead, they were privately purchased by high ranking Japanese Army and Naval officers. The chamber area is stamped with the circled "TG&E" proof, and the Kanji makings are on the right side of the upper receiver over the serial number "5967". The matching serial number "5967" is also visible on the underside of the bolt, the cocking knob, the complete firing pin/striker assembly and the back side of each grip panel. The magazine has a nickel-plated body with an extruded aluminum base that is numbered "5967". These rare little pistols have a high quality rust blue finish with straw colored small parts and the bolt retaining an overall bright finish. The grips are finely checkered hardwood. These pistols were produced from 1909 to approximately 1923, and it is estimated that only about 550 pistols were ever produced by TG&E; fewer than fifty are known to date.

Rating Definition:

Excellent with 90% plus of the original blue finish overall, some very minor edge and high spot wear, and some dulling/minor oxidation on the rear grip strap. The grips are also in excellent with nice distinct checkering overall. The smaller parts retain 60% of their original straw colors overall. Mechanically excellent. A really scarce TG&E Baby Nambu pistol.



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