| Accession Number | REL23533.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Maker |
Nagoya Army Ordnance Factory |
| Place made | Japan |
| Date made | 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Nambu Type 14 Pistol : Imperial Japanese Army
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 large 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 Nagoya Arsenal, the serial number and 17.7 (1942 July). 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.
History / Summary
This pistol relates to the service of (POW) VX20324 Sgt Percy Elsum AAPC - Gull Force - May 30, 1940 to 1945.