Type 14 Japanese Model 1925 Military Pistol VGC – Sept ’44

Description

Type 14 (1925) – dated Sept 1944 Matching Mag Original Holster – 19.9 stamped on side of frame Document so Soldier could bring it home, three spent rounds in pouch on holster, super find –

The Type-14 was the only Nambu pistol to be officially used and adopted by the Japanese military. In 1925, manufacture began at the Kokura Arsenal, but by the late 1920’s production expanded into Nagoya Arsenal since larger orders for the gun were needed. Like all militaries, upgrading for the right price is a priority when buying a gun in bulk and the Type 14 hit the correct price point. The cost change was a direct result of slightly lowered quality in materials used and simplified manufacturing practices. Also, unnecessary parts were taken out of the manufacturing process to making the gun easily, quicker, and cheaper to produce. The resulting gun was still an effective semi-automatic pistol.

The overall shape and look of the Type 14 Nambu is very similar to the Type A design; the handgun used an 8mm cartridge and still had
details of fine craftsmanship like the previous versions. The Type 14 was used by the Japanese Army and Navy in the Second Sino Japanese War in the 1930′s when it saw its first use in official military service.

Changes in the design and materials did occur during World
War II when certain raw assets for production were running at a shortage. Early serial numbered Type 14 pistols were made with slotted cocking knob, while examples made in war time sported knurled cocking knob. World War II production models also lacked a grip safety which was a trademark of all other Nambu pistols. The Type 14 was produced from 1925 until the end of World War II, with over 200,000, and possibly more, manufactured. Some estimates only claim 70,000 were produced and other say almost a half million were manufactured, but it is hard to know for sure since so many records and guns were lost.

Stock 266 – SN 58135