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Lot 692: Tokyo Gas & Electric Navy Papa Nambu Pistol

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

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 5, 2017

Lot 692: Tokyo Gas & Electric Navy Papa Nambu Pistol

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

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 5, 2017

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

Manufacturer: Japanese
Model: Papa Nambu
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 8 mm Nambu
Barrel: 4 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 2500
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 232
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Produced 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 cocking knob, grip safety on the front strap, lanyard swivel, checkered contoured grips and a nickel magazine with checkered aluminum base. Matching numbers are present on the frame, barrel, grips, magazine (with dot stamp), bolt and cocking knob.

Rating Definition:

Fine, with 75% of the original blue finish, showing brown spotting overall, deeper and heavier around the trigger guard, grip safety and grip straps and also showing a brown patina, bright edge wear and mild handling marks. The firing pin is numbered "3655". Traces of straw color are present on the protected areas of the trigger. The grips are very good, with some dents and chips, moderately worn checkering. Mechanically fine.



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