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Nambu ~ Type 14 ~ 8mm
Guns International #: 101076566 Seller's Inventory #: 7858711
Category: Nambu Pistols - Military Pistols - Japanese
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Seller: Cabelas La Vista
Company: Bass Pro - Cabelas
Member Since: 3/19/07
State: Nebraska
Zip: 68138
Country: United States
Phone: (402) 861-4800
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
The "Type 14 Nambu" was designed in 1925 with the goal of simplifying manufacturing to reduce cost.It was officially adopted for issue to non-commissioned officers in the Japanese Army in 1927 and was available for purchase by officers. The Type 14 was an improved version of the Type A Modified Nambu. As many as 400,000 Type 14s were possibly produced. Most Type 14s are marked with the month and year of production according to the year of Emperor Hirohito with his reign name abbreviated Sho from Showa left of the stamped date.Later production models are distinguished by an enlarged, oblong trigger guard (which was introduced after Japanese soldiers reported difficulty in accessing the trigger while wearing gloves in Manchuria) and sometimes have a knurled steel cocking knob instead of the standard "slotted" cocking knob. An auxiliary magazine spring was added from mid-1940 to retain the magazine and aid the magazine follower.The safety is a lever on the left side and locks the barrel and barrel extension as well as stopping the sear from moving. A redesigned cocking knob was implemented in 1944 in order to simplify production. The Type 14 also lacks the grip safety used on the previous models. The Type 14 could be equipped with the Type 90 tear gas grenade with use of a special attachment.Pre-World War II Type 14s are well made, with quality dropping during wartime.Machining marks, a lack of polishing, and thin bluing became more common as wartime shortages affected quality. The later Type 14s remained quite functional despite the decreased quality. Holster quality for the Type 14 also degraded as the shortages of critical raw materials forced a change from a leather holster to rubberized canvas.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: 1943
Caliber Info: 8mm Nambu
Metal Condition: Good, Some Finish Wear Nicks and Scratches, Areas of Light Corrosion
Wood Condition: Grips are in Good Condition
Barrels: 4 1/2
Stock: Factory Wood Grips, Appear Original
Weight: 2 Lbs
Sights: Fixed Sights
Extras: With matching mag and clamshell holster
Item Location: La Vista, NE