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Nambu Type 14

Nambu Type 14

Description

Standard version of pistol introduced to Japanese armed forces in 1925, a simplified version of the original Nambu designed Type 04. With original sized trigger guard and lacking spring catch in handle to secure magazine - otherwise same as modified version FTA 71.

Marks and Stamps: L side of slider) Japanes characters (R side of slider) serial no 12.12

Specifications

Accession Number: 71 Period of Use: 1937 - 1960s
Type: Self loading/automatic pistol War Zones: WW2
Country of Origin: Japan Type Date: 1925
Manufacturer: Kokura and Nagoya arsenals Serial Number: 40435
Manufacture Date: Unknown Calibre/Ammunition: 8mm
Weight: 900g Length Overall: 227mm
Cyclic Rate: Semi-auto Length Barrel: 121mm
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