Nagoya Arsenal Nambu Type 14 Second Series – 8x22mm – 1944 – WWII Pistol -C

This is a no reserve penny auction for a Nambu Type 14 Second Series semi-automatic pistol in 8x22mm Nambu. Serial number – 22978. Mfg Dated: March 1944 at the Nagoya Arsenal (Toriimatsu Branch). This 'Second Series' pistol is in great condition for its age and includes a leather holster, cleaning rod, replacement firing pin with matching serial number, and two magazines (one of which also has a matching serial number). The bore on this pistol is bright with distinct rifling and the original finish is excellent.

The Nambu Type 14 was the standard issue pistol of the Imperial Japanese military through the Sino-Japanese War and WWII. Famously carried by officers across the Pacific Theater and in China. The exact production numbers of type 14 pistols are debatable, in part because Japanese soldiers believed the pistols belonged to the emperor and they would often hide, destroy, toss it away if they knew the pistol would fall into enemy hands. Today they are highly collectible so get one while you have the chance.

Please note, the leather strap used to keep the holster closed has torn off.