Accession Number | REL/02315 |
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Collection type | Technology |
Object type | Firearm |
Place made | Japan |
Date made | 1929 |
Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Nambu Type 14 Pistol
Description
Nambu Type 14 semi automatic pistol. Machined blued steel frame and top slide with a three ring knurled cocking knob at the rear. It has a safety lever on the left side and a small trigger guard. The frame is stamped on the left side with four Japanese characters designating 14 Year Type and on the right the symbol of the Kokura Arsenal, the serial number and 4.10 (1929 October). The grips are serrated wood and there is a fixed lanyard loop at the rear of the action. It is complete with a magazine that has an alloy end cap and a rope lanyard.
History / Summary
Unknown.