(C) TG&E PAPA NAMBU PISTOL WITH HOLSTER

(C) TG&E PAPA NAMBU PISTOL WITH HOLSTER This is a scarce Pre-war 1902 model Large Nambu pistol, referred to as Papa Nambu. These were a continuation of the earlier Grandpa versions of the Nambu pistols without any provisions for a shoulder stock. This pistol was produced under a contract by the TG&E (Tokyo Gas and Electric) Company with approximately 5000 of these pistols being produced before production changed to the later standard Type 14 model. The right side of the upper receiver it has the Kanji characters/inspector markings, over the serial number. The right side of the upper frame also has the two small inspector Kanji markings. The top of the chamber area has the circled "GTE" markings. These pistols have the solid back strap (not cut for a shoulder stock) and are equipped with adjustable tangent rear sight on top calibrated from 100-500 meters and a fixed inverted "v" front sight, and the grip safety on the front of the grip strap. The grips are the original checkered hardwood versions. It is complete with a correct nickel plated papa magazine, that is un numbered.. It is complete with a Nambu leather holster. CONDITION: original finish overall has turned brown in many areas. There are several areas of pitting on the front and back grip strap, with some light areas on the recoil spring housing, the underside of the barrel. The holster is in very good condition with a nice even look on the body of the holster and the flap with the stitching tight and intact. Name Value Accessories Holster Barrel Length 4 -1/2" Caliber/Bore 8mm nambu FFL Status Curio & Relic Manufacturer tokyo gas & electric Model papa Serial Number 2031, Name, Value, Accessories, Holster, Barrel Length, 4 -1/2", Caliber/Bore, 8mm nambu, FFL Status, Curio & Relic, Manufacturer, tokyo gas & electric, Model, papa, Serial Number, 2031

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