*RARE GRAND-PAPA NAMBU SEMI-AUTO PISTOL WITH SHOULDER STOCK.

*RARE GRAND-PAPA NAMBU SEMI-AUTO PISTOL WITH SHOULDER STOCK. SN 2041. Cal. 8 mm Nambu. Blue finish with 4-3/4″ tapered rnd bbl, square base dovetailed barleycorn front sight and 500 yard rear sight. The chamber marking is the four interconnected circles of the Koishikawa Arsenal in Tokyo. It has blue finish with straw colored trigger, magazine release & extractor. Mounted with full checkered matching numbered walnut grips. The front strap at the toe is marked with two small Japanese or Thai characters and the back strap, above the stock attacmnet slot, is stamped with the Thai/Siamese charka. It is accompanied by two matching numbered magazines. One magazine is in orig nickel finish and the other is blued, an old refinish. Also accompanied by an orig Papa Nambu stock with telescoping pistol attachment and 1-pc walnut body with hinged lid. Belt loop should strap attaching iron on back is matching numbered to pistol while pistol attaching iron on the toe is numbered “2051” (assembler’s mistake??). A special compartment on front edge in holster contains the spare magazine with a small compartment at rear edge containing an orig bent wire cleaning rod. According to Japanese Military Cartridge Handguns 1893-1945, Derby & Brown, this pistol was produced in limited quantities probably less than 2,400. Several of these rare pistols with Thai markings are known and Thai markings are found on both front & back straps, “usually on the front”. CONDITION: Very fine, all visible parts are matching along with the two magazines and stock body, except the stock attaching iron as noted. Pistol overall retains about all of a fine arsenal restored finish which was accomplished before the Thai markings were stamped onto grip straps. Grips are dark & oil stained with a few chipped diamonds on left side. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with fine pitting. Stock has a short crack above belt hanger, otherwise is completely sound with handling & use marks and retains most of its orig varnish. Attaching iron retains about 80% thinning orig blue turning plum. Altogether a very rare set. 4-37543 JR37 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	1080	$18,400.00	RARE GRAND-PAPA NAMBU SEMI-AUTO PISTOL WITH SHOULDER STOCK. SN 2041. Cal. 8 mm Nambu. Blue finish with 4-3/4″ tapered rnd bbl, square base dovetailed barleycorn front sight and 500 yard rear sight. The chamber marking is the four interconnected circles of the Koishikawa Arsenal in Tokyo. It has blue finish with straw colored trigger, magazine release & extractor. Mounted with full checkered matching numbered walnut grips. The front strap at the toe is marked with two small Japanese or Thai characters and the back strap, above the stock attacmnet slot, is stamped with the Thai/Siamese charka. It is accompanied by two matching numbered magazines. One magazine is in orig nickel finish and the other is blued, an old refinish. Also accompanied by an orig Papa Nambu stock with telescoping pistol attachment and 1-pc walnut body with hinged lid. Belt loop should strap attaching iron on back is matching numbered to pistol while pistol attaching iron on the toe is numbered “2051” (assembler’s mistake??). A special compartment on front edge in holster contains the spare magazine with a small compartment at rear edge containing an orig bent wire cleaning rod. According to Japanese Military Cartridge Handguns 1893-1945, Derby & Brown, this pistol was produced in limited quantities probably less than 2,400. Several of these rare pistols with Thai markings are known and Thai markings are found on both front & back straps, “usually on the front”. CONDITION: Very fine, all visible parts are matching along with the two magazines and stock body, except the stock attaching iron as noted. Pistol overall retains about all of a fine arsenal restored finish which was accomplished before the Thai markings were stamped onto grip straps. Grips are dark & oil stained with a few chipped diamonds on left side. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with fine pitting. Stock has a short crack above belt hanger, otherwise is completely sound with handling & use marks and retains most of its orig varnish. Attaching iron retains about 80% thinning orig blue turning plum. Altogether a very rare set. 4-37543 JR37 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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