Guns International #: 101552857
Seller's Inventory #: 201698

Category - Military Pistols - Japanese - Nambu Pistols

Category
Military Pistols - Japanese
Nambu Pistols

1944 WWII Imperial JAPANESE KOKUBUNJI Type 14 NAMBU Pistol C&R WW2 Pacific World War II Pacific Theater Sidearm!

Description:
1944 WWII Imperial JAPANESE KOKUBUNJI Type 14 NAMBU Pistol C&R WW2 Pacific

World War II Pacific Theater Sidearm!

Here we present a World War II Japanese Type 14 Nambu Pistol, made in February of 1944 under the supervision of the Nagoya Arsenal by a firm named Chuo Kogyo. These guns are often referred to as “Kokubunji” because Chuo Kogyo’s factory was located in the Tokyo suburb of that name. This pistol is a fantastic original example of what a Japanese soldier would have used during World War II in the Pacific Theater. The Nambu pistols were designed by Kijiro Nambu and saw extensive service in the Empire of Japan during the Second Sino-Japanese War and Pacific War. The most common variant, the Type 14, was used mostly by officers, who had to pay for their pistols themselves. Towards the end of the war, the production quality began to decline in order to speed up manufacture. Nambu pistols were noted for their lack of reliability and stopping power compared to other handguns being fielded by other nations at the same time, such as the U.S. M1911 and Germany’s Walther P38. The Type 14 was the final iteration of Kijiro Nambu’s original design, adopted in the 14th year of Taisho Japanese calendar, which was 1925. It was simple and unique in many ways to other combat pistols during the war. It was chambered for the 8mm Nambu cartridge, which was a bottlenecked 8x22mm, and held 8 rounds in the magazine.


The overall condition is very good. The action is strong. The bore is bright and reflective! All markings are clear and legible. Both grips are in great shape. This pistol is dated “19.2”, meaning that it was made in “1944 February” or the 19th year of the Japanese Showa calendar with the month being represented by the second number. Here is a fantastic piece of history to collect and display!

This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 4-1/2 inches.

Caliber: 8mm Nambu

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
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$1695

#201698
 

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Curio/Relic: Yes