Manufactured by the Tokyo Arsenal from 1909 to 1928, the Baby Nambu was the semi-official officer's pistol of the Imperial Japanese Military; officers would privately purchase their sidearms, with the Baby Nambu presented as the local alternative to imports from firms like Colt, FN and Walther. Fixed sights, with the "stacked cannonballs" Tokyo Arsenal marking on top of the chamber and the nomenclature markings and serial number on the right side of the frame. Fitted with checkered hardwood grips and a matching numbered nickel finished alloy base magazine. All matching visible serial numbers including the underside of both grip panels.

Excellent, retains 90% plus original blue finish with a few isolated spots of light edge wear and some areas of smooth brown patina on the grip straps. The grips are very fine, with a chipped section on the top edge of the left panel, and otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.