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Collector's Lot of Two World War II Japanese Semi-Automatic Pistols

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,400.00 USD
Collector's Lot of Two World War II Japanese Semi-Automatic Pistols
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Estimate: $1000 - 1400
A) Show date "18.6" (June 1943) with the Nagoya Arsenal stamp on the right side of frame. Ribbed grips numbered to gun, magazine numbered to another gun, large trigger guard and early cocking knob.
BBL: 4 5/8 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 8 mm Nambu
Finish: blue
Grips: hardwood
Serial Number: 77897
Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 95% plus original blue finish showing some minor thinning (mostly on the gripstraps). The grips are excellent with a few minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
- B) Showa date "19.12" (December 1944) with the Nagoya Arsenal stamp on the right side of the frame. Smooth slab style grips numbered to gun, magazine numbered to another gun, large trigger guard and late cocking knob.
BBL: 4 5/8 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 8 mm Nambu
Finish: blue
Grips: hardwood
Serial Number: 65286
Condition: Very fine. The pistol retains 80% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown-gray patina. The grips are also very fine with some scattered minor pressure dents. Mechanically fine.