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LOT 1414
World War II Japanese Nagoya Arsenal Type 99 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle with Rare Externally
Adjustable 4x Scope - Serial no. 9447, 7.7 mm Japanese cal., 26 inch round bbl., blue finish, hardwood stock. Features
blade and folding ladder sights, two strike-throughs added to the mum next to the “99 Type” model marking, the
properly displaced Nagoya stamp and serial number on the rear receiver bridge, correct matching bolt with long
handle, replacement dust cover, and smooth pistol grip stock with brown leather sling and a cupped metal
buttplate. The externally adjustable 4x7 NTC Kogaku scope is numbered “13855” on top
and “4740” on the right side of the mount.
CONDITION: Fine, with 50% of the original blue finish, showing a brown patina with
shallow pitting on the barrel bands and dust cover, mild spotting overall and light
handling marks. The stock is also fine, with a number of scuffs and dents. Optics are clear.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
LOT 1415
Exceptional Documented Tokyo Arsenal Baby Nambu Semi-Automatic Pistol
with Matching Magazine, Photographed in “Axis Pistols” by Jan
Still - Serial no. 4815, 7 mm Nambu cal., 3 1/4 inch round bbl., blue/
straw 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; officers would privately purchase their
sidearms, with the Baby Nambu presented as the local alternative to
imports from firms like Colt, FN and Walther. This exact Baby Nambu
pistol is photographed in Jan C. Still’s reference book “Axis Pistols”
on page 296 (Figure 90c). 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. The firing pin retainer is one
number away from the gun with “416” (likely a factory
error), with otherwise matching visible serial numbers
including the insides of the grips and the magazine.
The lot is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity
from noted author Jan C. Still’s family verifying it is from
his personal collection, and a copy of his book
“Axis Pistols”.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 85% original blue
finish with some finish wear on the left leading edge
and grip straps turned to a smooth brown patina, a small
patch of pitting visible at the muzzle, and 60% original
straw colors on the small components. Grips are excellent
with minimal handling evidence and crisp checkering.
Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Jan Still Luger Collection.
Estimate: 4,500 - 7,000
AS PICTURED AND
DESCRIBED IN THE BOOK
AXIS PISTOLS BY STILL