Manufactured 1909-1928 and patterned after the "Papa Nambu" pistol, the Baby Nambu was the semi-official officer's pistol of the Imperial Japanese Military. Developed as a home-grown alternative to imported American and European pocket-sized handguns, the Baby Nambu was sold through the military officer's union system for private purchase. Fixed sights, with the "cannonball" logo on top of the chamber, the 3-symbol Nambu nomenclature and serial number on the right side of the frame, checkered hardwood grips, and straw finished small parts. Matching numbers are present on multiple components, including both magazines (one with "*" stamp), bolt components and grips.

Very fine as professionally restored, with 97% plus blue overall, showing some light handling marks and edge wear overall. The serial number on the receiver is double-struck, and the extra magazine is renumbered to match. Strong straw color is present on the small parts. Grips are good, with mild dings and scuffs. Mechanically very good.