Manufactured in August of 1944 (Showa 19.8). Fixed sights, with a large trigger guard, knurled cocking piece, full blue finish, ribbed grips and a blued magazine with an alloy base. Matching numbers are present on the trigger, bolt, cocking knob, grips and magazine. With an early pattern brown leather clamshell holster containing a cleaning rod, extra magazine and a spare firing pin.

Excellent with 95% of the original blue showing areas of brown patina, mild handling marks, and bright edge and safety wear. The grips are fine with some small chips and dings. The holster is very good with light scuffs and cracks on the leather, which remains supple with solid stitching. Mechanically excellent.

Manufactured in June of 1939 (Showa 14.6). Fixed sights, with a small trigger guard, ribbed and knurled cocking piece, straw finished small parts, ribbed grips and an alloy base magazine. Matching numbers are present on the trigger, bolt and cocking knob.

Very fine with 85% plus of the original blue finish showing some bright edge wear, light spotting and mild handling marks overall. The straw colors have darkened, with a gray patina along the edges. The grips are fine, with some scuffs and chips along with the usual safety line. Mechanically excellent.