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Lot #3584
Lot #3586

Lot 3585: Two Nagoya Pistols, w/Ex. Mags, Holsters, Dated '12.12'

Collector's Lot of Two Nagoya Arsenal Semi-Automatic Pistols, Both Manufactured December of 1937, with Extra Magazines and Holsters

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2018

Lot 3585: Two Nagoya Pistols, w/Ex. Mags, Holsters, Dated '12.12'

Collector's Lot of Two Nagoya Arsenal Semi-Automatic Pistols, Both Manufactured December of 1937, with Extra Magazines and Holsters

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2018

Estimated Price: $1,100 - $1,600
Price Realized:
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A) Nagoya Type 14 Nambu Pistol

Manufacturer: Japanese State Military Weapons
Model: Type 14
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 8 mm Nambu
Barrel: 4 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: hardwood
Stock:
Item Views: 1921
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 225
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Dated "12.12" (December 1937), with fixed sights, small trigger guard, knurled and ribbed cocking knob, smooth front strap and ribbed grips. Included with the pistol are two nickel finished alloy base magazines (neither cut for a retention spring), cleaning rod, and a brown leather clamshell holster with early solid leather retention strap.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, with 95% plus of the original blue finish, showing a small patch of pitting on the right rear side of the frame, a few areas of bright gray wear, and minor handling marks. The grips are very fine, with some light chips and dents, and the holster is fine and shows some scuffs, cracks and verdigris buildup. Mechanically fine.



B) Nagoya Arsenal Type 94 Pistol

Manufacturer: Japanese State Military Weapons
Model: Type 94
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 8 mm Nambu
Barrel: 4 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 1921
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 225
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Dated "12.12" (December 1937). Fixed sights, smooth trigger, serrated safety and rounded back cocking knob, exposed sear and checkered grips. Two magazines are included, one matching (with dot), the other numbered "038". With a brown pigskin leather holster.

Rating Definition:

Very fine, with 85% of the original blue finish, showing some light spotting, edge wear and handling marks, as well as a brown patina on the grip frame. The grips are very good, with some scuffs and dents. A few scuffs and stains are present on the holster. Mechanically excellent.



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