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Lot 1451:Tokyo Arsenal Model 1902 Grandpa Nambu with Matching Stock

May 14th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1451:Tokyo Arsenal Model 1902 Grandpa Nambu with Matching Stock

May 14th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Exceptional and Rare Japanese Tokyo Arsenal Model 1902 Grandpa Nambu Semi-Automatic Pistol with Equally Rare Matching Numbered Stock

Forerunner of the Type 14 Nambu that would be the standard Japanese sidearm of World War Two, the Grandpa Nambu was produced in relatively limited quantities well before the Papa Nambu was introduced, with only around 2,400 made by Tokyo Arsenal. Blade front and tangent rear sights, with the "stacked cannonball" Tokyo mark on the chamber, 3-symbol nomenclature on the right side, and matching numbers on the frame, bolt, cocking knob, bolt, trigger (partial), and the underside of the barrel. "Thai" arsenal mark visible on lower front gripstrap. The grip panels are unnumbered, and the magazine is numbered "2274". Included with the pistol is a scarce combination stock and holster; the most distinctive feature of the Grandpa Nambu, these shoulder stocks were often discarded or destroyed. The stock is of hardwood construction, with a hollow interior configured to hold the pistol and an extra magazine (not included), with a hinged hardwood lid, a metal belt loop/strap mount with matching number, and a blued steel iron with a matching number and a telescoping neck.

ConditionExceptionally fine, with 90% of the arsenal applied blue finish, showing some minor spotting, bright edge wear and mild handling marks. 40% of the straw finish is present on the small parts, showing some bright wear. A thin horizontal groove has been cut into the left grip panel; otherwise, the grips are very fine with a few dings and chips on the otherwise sharp checkering. The stock is fine, with 98% arsenal refurbished blue on the metal and refinished wood with some cracking at the iron and hinge (mostly concealed by the hardware). Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerJapanese
ModelGrand Papa Nambu
TypePistol
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Handgun
Caliber / Gauge8 mm Nambu
Barrel4 5/8 inch round
Finishblue
Griphardwood

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views3147
Catalog page306
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