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LOT 411
Exceptional World War II Japanese Nagoya Type 2 Paratrooper Bolt Action Rifle with Bayonet,
Documentation, and Bring Back Provenance - Serial no. 6754, 7.7 mm Japanese cal., 26 inch round bbl., blue finish,
hardwood stock. The Type 2 is a takedown variant of the Type 99 Arisaka, designed to be easily disassembled for use by Japanese paratroopers for carry during
jumps. An included document signed by the consignor, dated September 7th, 2008, states, “My brother gave this Arisaka Type 2 Paratrooper rifle S/N 6754 to me in 1946 when
the LST-1083 [Landing Ship, Tank] came back to the U.S. at the end of World War 2. He was an officer on the 1083, part of TF31 and the first LST to drop anchor in Japanese water on 27 Aug
1945 after the atom bomb was dropped. At 0930, 30 Aug 1945 the second LST by mere minutes to be beached at Yokosuka Navy base home of the Japanese Marine Paratrooper ‘Rikusentai’ Special Naval Landing Force with the US Marines of the 1st and 3rd Battalions of the 4th Marine division. That is where he captured the rifle.” Features a blade front sight and folding rear sight with anti-aircraft wings, a mum present on the receiver, smooth pistol grip stock with cupped buttplate, “438” assembly number on the rear stock iron and barrel, “432” assembly number on the front stock iron, and the matching partial serial number on the bayonet lug, barrel lug, dust cover and bolt components. Includes a Toyoda Jidoshoki Seisakusho (Toyoda Automatic Loom Works) marked bayonet, metal scabbard, period canvas sling, two stripper clips, a July 1988 American Rifleman magazine containing an article about Type 2 rifles, and a binder containing a period photograph of Japanese paratroopers and information related to this rifle, the capturer and LST-1083. No official period War Trophy paper is included.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 85% plus original blue finish with scattered areas of moderate freckling, and sharp markings and edges in the metal. Stock is very fine with numerous scattered dents and scratches, and otherwise defined edges. Mechanically excellent. Included bayonet and scabbard are very fine with a few chips in one of the grip panels, and the sling is very good.
Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
LOT 412
Exceptional Tokyo Arsenal Baby Nambu Semi-Automatic Pistol with Matching Magazine, Clamshell Holster and Ammunition Box - Serial no. 1770, 7
mm Nambu cal., 3 1/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, hardwood grips. This is an exceptional example of a Japanese “Baby Nambu” pistol that is complete with its original matching magazine, an original Baby Nambu holster with shoulder strap,
and an ammunition box. Manufactured by the Tokyo Arsenal between 1909-1928, the Baby Nambu was the semi-official officer’s pistol of the Imperial Japanese Military;
officers would privately purchase their sidearms, with the Baby Nambu presented as the local alternative to imports from firms like Colt, FN and Walther. These pistols were designated as a
Type “B” to differentiate it from the larger Grandpa and Papa Nambu series. Fixed sights, with the “stacked cannonball” arsenal marking on top of the chamber and the nomenclature markings and
serial number on the right side of the frame. Fitted with checkered grips and a nickel finished, alloy base magazine. All visible serial numbered components are matching, including the inside of the left grip panel and the magazine, with the
right grip panel unnumbered. Includes a brown leather Baby Nambu clamshell holster with built in ammunition pouch on front and an attached leather shoulder strap, and also
includes an ammunition box containing approximately 23
cartridges of 7mm Nambu ammunition (appear to be misfires
with dented primers).
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retains 95% original blue finish with some light edge wear, a few small patches of oxidation and light surface freckling, 50% straw finish on the small components, and some minor handling marks in the otherwise excellent grips with crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Holster is very good, missing bottom of flap retaining strap, with some light age related cracking, and the box is good with some wear and torn flaps.
Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500