Lot 3333:Tokyo Gas and Electric Model 1904 "Papa Nambu" Pistol

May 15th, 2022|Rock Island, IL

Lot 3333:Tokyo Gas and Electric Model 1904 "Papa Nambu" Pistol

May 15th, 2022|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$2,250 - $3,500

Tokyo Gas and Electric Model 1904 "Papa Nambu" Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufactured on an Army contract, with the "stacked cannonball" Tokyo Arsenal marking on the right side of the receiver near the serial number and model marking, and the "GTE" logo of Tokyo Gas and Electric on top of the chamber. Blade front and tangent rear sights, front grip safety, smooth backstrap and checkered grips. With one nickel finished magazine with an alloy base. Provenance: The Steven Preston Military Collection

ConditionFine, with 70% of the arsenal refurbished blue finish, showing scattered spotting, edge wear and mild handling marks. The grips are good, with flat spots, dings, and minor edge chips. Numbers are mixed or absent on multiple parts. The magazine sits a bit low in the well and the trigger does not consistently reset, otherwise mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerJapanese

ModelPapa Nambu

TypePistol

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Handgun

Caliber / Gauge8 mm

Barrel4 3/4 inch round

Finishblue

Griphardwood

Item LocationRock Island, IL