Forerunner of the Type 14 Nambu that would be the standard Japanese sidearm of World War Two, the Type A Grandpa Nambu was produced in relatively limited quantities well before the Papa Nambu was introduced, with only around 2,400 manufactured by Koishikawa Arsenal (later named Tokyo Artillery Arsenal) between 1903-1906. Blade front and tangent rear sights, with the "stacked cannonball" mark on the chamber, 3-symbol nomenclature on the right side, and matching serial number "2102" on the frame, bolt, inside the checkered grips and on the back of the wood-based magazine. Includes a rare correct pattern detachable wood holster shoulder stock numbered "2151" (less than 50 numbers away from this pistol) with painted Japanese characters on the right side. Includes a modern felt lined wood case made to hold two pistols and the butt stock. Provenance: The Clive Cussler Collection