^Lot 663 Early Japanese Type 14 Nambu Semi-Automatic Pistol

Early Japanese Type 14 Nambu Semi-Automatic Pistol, #1046, 8mm Nambu cal., 4.75" barrel, blued finish, straw finished trigger and safety lever, all visible numbers matching except magazine, Chigusa factory of the Nagoya Arsenal proof marks, dated Showa 2,8 (August 1927), small round trigger guard, drift adjustable inverted "V" front sight, integral fixed rear sight with square notch, early type knurled cocking knob, lanyard loop, 26-groove mahogany wood grips with no visible serial numbers, and one non-matching number nickel-plated magazine. Beginning in 1934 these early pistols were recalled to fit a magazine safety. This gun has that modification. Condition is very good as arsenal refinished, retaining approx. 90% blued finish, with minor pitting on the barrel, sides of slide and trigger guard, showing little to no holster wear to the finish, with minor wear lines on the rear of the slide from firing, and the typical half-moon scratches around the safety lever area. Front and rear grip straps show heavy freckling, trigger and safety lever show wear and losses to the straw finish with minor pitting, there is minor rust and staining on the bolt and around the lanyard loop. Action, hold open, and safety all function properly; bore is bright and shiny. Grips show age, soiling, scratches, and minor dings. Grip screws show wear and minor rust, with clean slots. Magazine shows light rust, stains, minor pitting, and wear from use, with some dings and rough areas on the base. Est.: $600-$800. (C&R/PPT)