Bidspirit auction | Japan Nambu Type 14 8mm

Japan Nambu Type 14 8mm Pistol - Japanese Type 14 semi-automatic pistol chambered in 8mm Nambu, serial number 49082, with a 4.75-inch barrel, 9-inch overall length, and eight-round magazine capacity. The Showa date code 19.7 denotes July 1944 manufacture. Late wartime configuration with enlarged trigger guard, fixed sights, grooved two-piece wood grips, knurled rear cocking knob, manual safety, and lanyard loop. Includes two magazines numbered 082 and 530; magazine 082 corresponds to the pistol's serial-number suffix. Accompanied by a brown leather clamshell holster with shoulder strap and integral magazine pouch. CONDITION: Bore is brighter with visible firing wear. Action is tight. Metal surfaces show considerable finish thinning and loss, edge wear, scratches, oxidation, scattered pitting, and patina. Wood grips show handling wear, dings, finish wear, and darkened areas. Magazines show finish loss, scratches, and oxidation. Holster and strap show scuffs, staining, edge wear, verdigris at the hardware, loose or separated stitching, and a frayed thread repair near the buckle; a small detached leather fragment is included. Maker: Japan Model: Nambu Type 14 Caliber/Gauge: 8mm Serial Number: 49082 Barrel Length: 4.75” Overall Length: 9” # of Shots: 8 Type: Pistol NICS Required: Y