*JAPANESE MODEL 1904 PAPA NAMBU SEMI-AUTO MILITARY PISTOL.

*JAPANESE MODEL 1904 PAPA NAMBU SEMI-AUTO MILITARY PISTOL. SN 6005. Cal. 8 mm Nambu. Blue finish in usual configuration with 4-3/4″ rnd bbl, dovetail barleycorn front sight and 500 yard rear sight. Fitted with full checkered wood grips with grip safety in front strap and an orig mismatched magazine (#6852). Top of chamber area has the three intertwined circles of the Kokura Arsenal. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains about all of its orig dark arsenal blue with “feathers” on either side of front sight. Receiver & frame retain about 70-75% strong orig blue with cleaned fine pitting on sides of receiver and front & back straps. Front of trigger guard has several dings. Grips are fine, probably a restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-34116 (2,500-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	146	$2,300.00	JAPANESE MODEL 1904 PAPA NAMBU SEMI-AUTO MILITARY PISTOL. SN 6005. Cal. 8 mm Nambu. Blue finish in usual configuration with 4-3/4″ rnd bbl, dovetail barleycorn front sight and 500 yard rear sight. Fitted with full checkered wood grips with grip safety in front strap and an orig mismatched magazine (#6852). Top of chamber area has the three intertwined circles of the Kokura Arsenal. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains about all of its orig dark arsenal blue with “feathers” on either side of front sight. Receiver & frame retain about 70-75% strong orig blue with cleaned fine pitting on sides of receiver and front & back straps. Front of trigger guard has several dings. Grips are fine, probably a restored finish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bright bore with scattered pitting. 4-34116 (2,500-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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