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pistol, automatic

human history
  • Other Name

    Nambu 1904 model semi-automatic pistol, [WW2]

    Grandpa Nambu

  • Description

    Japanese Nambu 1904 model semi-automatic pistol WW2

    Pistolu Nambu Taisho 4 Nen

    semi-automatic pistol; 8mm calibre; automated grip safety

    type: Type 4 or Type A 'Grandpa Nambu'; KO [Koishikawa marking]; 4th year type pistol Model 1915 [1914]; moveable lanyard loop under cocking lever; rear sight has been taped with black electrical tape, may be loose or missing retaining pin

    accessories: magazine: chromed magazine with heavy aluminium base

    missing: possible part from rear of cocking lever

    markings:

    serial number on right rear of body below Japanese characters: 6057

    two Japanese characters painted on left hand butt plate

    on rear base of magazine: 6094

    manufacturer: Japan, Koishikawa arsenal, c.1920s

  • Place
    Japan
  • Other Id

    W1087.2 (war)

    178949 (police firearm registration number)

    L 3656 or L3655 (Permit number)

  • Department

    History

    War History

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  • pistol, automatic, W1087.2, 178949, L 3656 or L3655, Photographed by Richard NG, digital, 17 Jan 2017, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • pistol, automatic, W1087.2, 178949, L 3656 or L3655, Photographed by Richard NG, digital, 17 Jan 2017, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • pistol, automatic, W1087.2, 178949, L 3656 or L3655, Photographed by Richard NG, digital, 17 Jan 2017, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • pistol, automatic, W1087.2, 178949, L 3656 or L3655, Photographed by Richard NG, digital, 17 Jan 2017, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • pistol, automatic, W1087.2, 178949, L 3656 or L3655, Photographed by Richard NG, digital, 17 Jan 2017, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • pistol, automatic, W1087.2, 178949, L 3656 or L3655, Photographed by Richard NG, digital, 17 Jan 2017, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • pistol, automatic, W1087.2, 178949, L 3656 or L3655, Photographed by Richard NG, digital, 17 Jan 2017, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • pistol, automatic, W1087.2, 178949, L 3656 or L3655, Photographed by Richard NG, digital, 17 Jan 2017, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • pistol, automatic, W1087.2, 178949, L 3656 or L3655, Photographed by Richard NG, digital, 17 Jan 2017, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • pistol, automatic, W1087.2, 178949, L 3656 or L3655, Photographed by Richard NG, digital, 17 Jan 2017, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • pistol, automatic, W1087.2, 178949, L 3656 or L3655, Photographed by Richard NG, digital, 17 Jan 2017, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • pistol, automatic, W1087.2, 178949, L 3656 or L3655, Photographed by Richard NG, digital, 17 Jan 2017, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • pistol, automatic, W1087.2, 178949, L 3656 or L3655, Photographed by Richard NG, digital, 17 Jan 2017, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • pistol, automatic, W1087.2, 178949, L 3656 or L3655, Photographed by Richard NG, digital, 17 Jan 2017, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • pistol, automatic W1087.2

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