Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this historic semi-automatic pistol today for a penny-start auction, this is the Toriimatsu Branch of Nagoya Arsenal Type 14 “First Series”!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Toriimatsu Branch of NagoyaNagoya Arsenal
Model: Type 14 “First Series”
Serial: 78427
Date of Manufacture: 1943 (According to the “18.6” date code, which indicates June 1943)
Caliber: 8x22mm Nambu
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4 5/8"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front with Fixed Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Grooved Walnut Grips
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / The right side of the pistol is stamped with the Nagoya Arsenal mark, the First Series marker, and the serial number “78427”. The right side of the frame is stamped with an “18.6” date code, which indicates the 6th month of the 18th year of Hirohito’s reign (June 1943). The left side of the pistol is stamped with four characters, from left to right, “ju-yon-nen-shiki”, or “ten-four-year-type”, meaning Type 14.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Type 14 pistol was produced by three Nagoya Arsenal–affiliated manufacturers: the Toriimatsu and Chigusa branches of the Nagoya Arsenal, and the privately operated Nambu Rifle Manufacturing Company (later renamed Chuo Kogyo after a 1936 merger) in Kokubunji, Tokyo. All Nagoya Arsenal pistols bear the Nagoya Arsenal emblem, a circle enclosing a top-heavy “8” that represents the shachi, mythical roof ornaments of Nagoya Castle, Nagoya’s iconic landmark. Kokubunji pistols are notable for also displaying the company logo, a stylized version of the kanji Nan/Nam, honoring Lt. Gen. Kijiro Nambu, the legendary arms designer and company founder. Initial production at all facilities formed an “Original Series” with no series marker. Once serial numbers reached 99,999, the factories followed standard Japanese practice and began a new run with a series designation.
Model: Type 14 “First Series”
Serial: 78427
Date of Manufacture: 1943 (According to the “18.6” date code, which indicates June 1943)
Caliber: 8x22mm Nambu
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4 5/8"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front with Fixed Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Grooved Walnut Grips
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / The right side of the pistol is stamped with the Nagoya Arsenal mark, the First Series marker, and the serial number “78427”. The right side of the frame is stamped with an “18.6” date code, which indicates the 6th month of the 18th year of Hirohito’s reign (June 1943). The left side of the pistol is stamped with four characters, from left to right, “ju-yon-nen-shiki”, or “ten-four-year-type”, meaning Type 14.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Type 14 pistol was produced by three Nagoya Arsenal–affiliated manufacturers: the Toriimatsu and Chigusa branches of the Nagoya Arsenal, and the privately operated Nambu Rifle Manufacturing Company (later renamed Chuo Kogyo after a 1936 merger) in Kokubunji, Tokyo. All Nagoya Arsenal pistols bear the Nagoya Arsenal emblem, a circle enclosing a top-heavy “8” that represents the shachi, mythical roof ornaments of Nagoya Castle, Nagoya’s iconic landmark. Kokubunji pistols are notable for also displaying the company logo, a stylized version of the kanji Nan/Nam, honoring Lt. Gen. Kijiro Nambu, the legendary arms designer and company founder. Initial production at all facilities formed an “Original Series” with no series marker. Once serial numbers reached 99,999, the factories followed standard Japanese practice and began a new run with a series designation.
The Toriimatsu branch, the most prolific Type 14 manufacturer, introduced this system with its First Series, marked by a katakana character resembling an upside-down “Y” in a circle—the Japanese “i”, pronounced “ee,” the first letter of the traditional phonetic order. Its pistols display two symbols in front of the serial number: the Nagoya Arsenal emblem and the series marker. When this serial block was exhausted, a Second Series followed, marked with “ro”, the second letter. Serial numbers for Toriimatsu First Series pistols run from roughly 50,000 to 99,999.
Condition/Contents:
This example is in Superb condition, showing much less evidence of normal extensive consumer use or handling that we can see. This example will ship with the genuine leather holster, a tool, and one magazine!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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