Description
Nambu Type 14 semi automatic pistol. Machined blued steel frame and top slide with a three ring knurled cocking knob at the rear and a safety lever on the left side. The frame is stamped on the left side with four Japanese characters designating 14 Year Type and on the right the symbol of the Nagoya Arsenal, the serial number and 4.3 (March 1929). The grips are serrated wood and there is a fixed lanyard loop at the rear of the action. It is complete with a nickel plated magazine that has an alloy end cap.
Contextual Description
This type of pistol was the standard issue side arm to the Japanese Armed Forces during World War Two.
Details
Accession Number
REL23102
Classification
Technology
Measurement
Overall length: 227 mm
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