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Lot 3309: Japanese State Military Weapons - Type 94

Collector's Lot of Two Japanese Military Semi-Automatic Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2016

Lot 3309: Japanese State Military Weapons - Type 94

Collector's Lot of Two Japanese Military Semi-Automatic Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2016

Estimated Price: $1,100 - $1,600
Price Realized:
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A) Late World War II Production Nagoya Arsenal Type 94 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster

Manufacturer: Japanese State Military Weapons
Model: Type 94
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 8 mm Nambu
Barrel: 3 5/8 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: mahogany
Stock:
Item Views: 1298
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 147
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

The right side of the frame is dated "20.5" (May 1945 Showa). This late-war model features fixed blade and notch sights, a hot blue finish on a rough machined slide and frame, standard markings, scarce square-back cocking piece with rough machined serrations, and smooth mahogany grips. The Nagoya Arsenal manufactured approximately 4,500 Type 94 pistols in 1945. Includes a matching number magazine and russet leather Type 94 holster.

Rating Definition:

Excellent with 95% of the original blue finish. Displaying areas of high point and edge wear, handling marks, small nicks and dings, and typical rough machining of late war models. The grips are fine with small indentations, handling marks, and some gouges on the left panel. Mechanically excellent. The holster is very good with tight stitching, handling marks, some small scuffs and solid construction.



B) Late World War II Production Japanese Nagoya Arsenal Type 94 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufacturer: Japanese State Military Weapons
Model: Type 94
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 8 mm Nambu
Barrel: 3 5/8 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: mahogany
Stock:
Item Views: 1298
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 147
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

The right side of the frame is dated "20.5" (May 1945 Showa). This late-war model features fixed blade and notch sights, a hot blue finish on a rough machined slide and frame, standard markings, scarce square-back cocking piece with rough machined serrations, and smooth mahogany grips. The Nagoya Arsenal manufactured approximately 4,500 Type 94 pistols in 1945.

Rating Definition:

Fine with 70% of the original blue finish remaining. Displaying handling marks throughout, a mostly gray patina on the grip straps, small nicks and dings, and light cycling marks. The grips are also fine with small handling marks. The left panel appears to be a slightly undersized replacement. Mechanically fine.



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