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LOT 1387
Desirable Navy Marked Tokyo
Gas & Electric Papa Nambu Semi-
Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 583,
8 mm Nambu Auto cal., 4 7/8 inch
round bbl., blue finish, checkered
hardwood grips. Produced in limited
quantities, the “Papa” Nambu was the
predecessor to the Nambu Pistol, so nicknamed for
being 1 generation ahead from the Type 14 Nambu,
Imperial Japan’s usage of this sidearm continued through
World War II. This example was originally made with a slotted
backstrap, which has since been filled in. Produced by the Tokyo Gas and Electric Company
under military contract, with the “GTE” marking on the chamber, model markings and an
“anchor” stamp on the right side around the serial number and a pair of Kanji markings on the
left side. Fitted with fixed front and tangent rear sights, serrated cocking piece, grip safety on the
front strap, lanyard swivel, checkered contoured grips and a nickel plated magazine with checkered
aluminum base.
CONDITION: Very good, with 70% of the original blue finish, showing pitting (possibly salt water corrosion) on the
gripstraps and grip safety, areas of brown patina, spotting and handling marks. The bolt is numbered “584”, one
digit off, close enough to potentially be an accidental field/arsenal swap, the magazine is mixed, with the other
components (including the grips) matching. The grips are very good, with mild scuffs and dents.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 1385
Japanese Kokura Arsenal Type 44 Bolt Action Cavalry Carbine - Serial no. 07529, 6.5 mm cal., 19 inch round
bbl., blue finish, hardwood stock. Introduced in 1911. Blade front and folding ladder rear sights, with an intact
mum and “4/4/Type” nomenclature on top of the receiver ring, and the serial number, Kokura Arsenal “stacked cannonballs” mark, and “First Series” marking on
the left side. Smooth pistol grip stock, with the signature bayonet assembly at the front, 13 1/2 inch spike bayonet, and a flat buttplate with
small internal compartment.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, with 95% original blue finish, showing areas of brown patina on the bolt handle, minor spotting and light handling marks. The
bayonet mount, bolt handle and safety are numbered to match, with an unnumbered firing pin and mixed extractor. The wood is fine with numerous scattered
dings and dents. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 1384
Japanese Nagoya Arsenal Type 2 Bolt Action Paratrooper Rifle -
Serial no. 7874, 7.7 mm Japanese cal., 26 inch round bbl., blue finish, hardwood stock. A
takedown variant of the Type 99 rifle, the Type 2 is designed to be carried in a jump bag by a paratrooper and rapidly
reassembled after landing, reducing dependence on sperate equipment drops. Blade front and folding rear sights with anti-aircraft
wings, an untouched mum on the receiver, and a smooth pistol grip stock with a leather sling outfitted with a quick-detach hook at the rear and a cupped
steel buttplate. Matching partial serial numbers are present on the bayonet lug, underside of the barrel, dust cover and bolt components, with the “574” assembly number on
the left side of the barrel and receiver, the front and rear mounting irons, and the wedge.
CONDITION: Very fine as partially restored (front mounting iron), with 80% original blue on the other components, showing mild spotting, and handling marks. Some covered pitting
and polishing marks are present on the front iron. The stock is also very fine, with some dents, scratches and small chips. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 1386
Desirable Tokyo
Arsenal Baby Nambu
Semi-Automatic Pistol
with Matching Magazine
- Serial no. 2795, 7 mm Nambu cal.,
3 1/4 inch round bbl., blue finish,
hardwood grips. Manufactured by the
Tokyo Arsenal from 1909 to 1928, the Baby
Nambu was the semi-official officer’s pistol
of the Imperial Japanese Military. 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. The firing
pin is unnumbered, but the other components are matching, including the magazine
and grip panels.
CONDITION: Fine, with 70% of the original blue finish, showing patches of pitting on the
frame and grip straps, areas of brown patina, bright edge wear and scattered handling
marks. The grips are fine, with some minor dings and scuffs. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The 50 year Collection of Johnny Walker Birmingham Pistol Wholesale.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500