WWII JAPANESE NAMBU TYPE 14 8mm PISTOL 1937

SN 36319. 4.6" barrel, semi automatic pistol in 8x22 mm Nambu. Japanese Nambu, Type 14. This is the early model with a small trigger guard. Dated code 12.9 (September of 1937 - the twelfth year and ninth month of Hirohito's reign as emporer). Arsenal codes Nambu Rifle Manufacturing Company/Chuo Kogyo Production at Kokubunji under Nagoya Arsenal Supervision stamped before the serial number. Action flawless, bore excellent, finish approximately 95% with muzzle wear, takedown scar on the slide, and holster wear on the trigger guard. Comes with one aluminum footed magazine, stamped 319. Excellent*