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Collector's Lot of Two WWII Japanese Semi-Automatic Pistols

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:450.00 USD Estimated At:900.00 - 1,400.00 USD
Collector's Lot of Two WWII Japanese Semi-Automatic Pistols
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Nagoya Arsenal marked with the Showa date "19.5" (May 1945) and a very interesting serial number (40001). Large trigger guard, late production type cocking knob, matching magazine (001), and ribbed grips. Comes with a leather clamshell holster.
BBL: 4 5/8 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 8 mm Nambu
Finish: blue
Grips: hardwood
Serial Number: 40001
Condition: Very fine. The pistol retains 85% plus original blue finish showing some thinning to a gray. The grips are fine with a small sliver of wood missing from the left panel near the top and a few minor pressure dents overall. Mechanically fine. The holster is very good with tight stitching.

B) The right frame side has the Showa date "16.11" (November 1941) stamped above the Nagoya marking. Round top cocking knob, straw colored trigger and safety, mismatched magazine, and checkered grips.
BBL: 3 3/4 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 8 mm
Finish: blue
Grips: plastic
Serial Number: 21833
Condition: Fine. The pistol retains 60% plus original blue finish showing some thinning to a brown with some scattered moderate pitting overall. Traces of the original straw color remain. The grips are very fine with some scattered minor handling marks and overall crisp checkering. Mechanically fine.