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Lot 3365:Two Late WWII Japanese Military Pistols with Holsters

April 15th, 2018|Rock Island, IL

Lot 3365:Two Late WWII Japanese Military Pistols with Holsters

April 15th, 2018|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,400 - $2,250

A) Nagoya Arsenal Type 14 Nambu Pistol

Manufactured in January of 1945 (20.1 Showa), with fixed sights, knurled cocking knob, and smooth grips. The blued magazine is numbered "*/762" to match the pistol. With a rubberized canvas clamshell holster.

ConditionFine, with 60% plus original blue finish, showing areas of brown patina, mild spotting, bright edge wear and scattered handling marks. The grips are also fine, with dents and dark spots, and the holster is also fine, with some light scuffs. The firing pin is damaged, otherwise mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerJapanese State Military Weapons

ModelType 14

TypePistol

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Handgun

Caliber / Gauge8 mm Nambu

Barrel4 inch round

Finishblue

Griphardwood

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page148

B) Late War Squareback Variant Nagoya Type 94 Pistol Rig with Canvas Holster

Manufactured in March of 1945 (20.3 Showa). Fixed sights, sqaureback serrated slide, with standard markings and an overall rough appearance. Two blued magazines are included, one numbered "*/817", with a leather reinforced canvas holster with shoulder strap.

ConditionVery fine, with 85% plus blue finish, showing some bright wear and handling marks overall, along with some small areas of pitting. The grips are fine, with dents, and the holster shows a repaired strap and light wear/staining. Mechanically very good.