WWII Era Japanese Type 14 Semi Automatic Pistol Tokyo Arsenal W/Ties To Tank Commander 8mm Nambu
This Type 14 Nambu pistol was made at the Tokyo Arsenal in 1930 (Date Code 5.11) and is chambered in 8mm Nambu. Included with this pistol is a leather holster with shoulder carry strap. Inside the lid of the holster is a tag with "6409" and the Japanese characters that translate to "Sgt. Sonoda". Included information is about Major General Seinosuke Sonoda. Col. Sonoda was a Commander of the 7th Tank Regiment in 1942 in the Philippines where he was killed in action, then posthumously promoted to Maj. General. The pistol features a dovetail inverted V front sight and notch rear sight on a 4 1/4" barrel. The frame is marked with the Tokyo arsenal marking with the serial number and production date on the right side and Type 14 markings on the left. It is fitted with a rear cocking handle and lanyard loop, and the grip with wooden grip panels and one numbers matching magazine. Safety lever is fitted above the trigger guard on the left side. The leather holster has an adjustable shoulder strap and inner pockets. Tag with number and name are inside the upper flap. CALIBER/GA: 8mm Nambu. S/N: 16640. FFL: Curio & Relic.
Condition
Bore is shiny with good rifling. Retains about 80% finish with some wear and scratch line under the safety lever. Mechanics are good. Firing pin spring is weak.
This Type 14 Nambu pistol was made at the Tokyo Arsenal in 1930 (Date Code 5.11) and is chambered in 8mm Nambu. Included with this pistol is a leather holster with shoulder carry strap. Inside the lid of the holster is a tag with "6409" and the Japanese characters that translate to "Sgt. Sonoda". Included information is about Major General Seinosuke Sonoda. Col. Sonoda was a Commander of the 7th Tank Regiment in 1942 in the Philippines where he was killed in action, then posthumously promoted to Maj. General. The pistol features a dovetail inverted V front sight and notch rear sight on a 4 1/4" barrel. The frame is marked with the Tokyo arsenal marking with the serial number and production date on the right side and Type 14 markings on the left. It is fitted with a rear cocking handle and lanyard loop, and the grip with wooden grip panels and one numbers matching magazine. Safety lever is fitted above the trigger guard on the left side. The leather holster has an adjustable shoulder strap and inner pockets. Tag with number and name are inside the upper flap. CALIBER/GA: 8mm Nambu. S/N: 16640. FFL: Curio & Relic.
Condition
Bore is shiny with good rifling. Retains about 80% finish with some wear and scratch line under the safety lever. Mechanics are good. Firing pin spring is weak.
