June 25-28, 2018 Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/28/2018
This lot consists of the other two Japanese Imperial pistols less familiar than the Nambu. Gun (A) is a Type 94 Showa 18.2 manufactured 1943. Niikura Factory of Chuokogyo. Finished in the typical military matte blue finish with black composite grips. Approximately 65% arsenal finish. Left side of slide has some finish loss. Magazine number does not match. Fine bore and action. Gun (B) is a Type 26 six shot, double action revolver with blued finish, checkered walnut grips and lanyard ring. Frame is basically grey patina. Barrel retains 60% blue. Cylinder retains 70%. Back of cylinder is stamped 557. Fine action and bore.
Barrel Length
(A) 3 - 3/4" (B) 4 - 3/4"
Caliber/Bore
(A) 8mm Nambu (B) 9mm Japanese
Manufacturer
(A) Kokobunji Factory (B) Koishikawa Tokyo
Model
(A) Type 94 (B) Type 26
Serial Number
(A) 34362 (B) 40378