Type 14 Nambu - lots of pictures!
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I've always been a bit amazed at the contrast between the very-robust Arisakas (i.e. not the ones expediently made from pot-metal 
) and the far more complex Nambu's....
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Just my own personal opinion
, but it can sometimes almost seem like the Nambu was designed as an encouragement "to keep using the sword"....
) and the far more complex Nambu's.......Just my own personal opinion
, but it can sometimes almost seem like the Nambu was designed as an encouragement "to keep using the sword"....
I've always been a bit amazed at the contrast between the very-robust Arisakas (i.e. not the ones expediently made from pot-metal
Just my own personal opinion
The Nambu in a sense feels very fragile when compared to a USGI 1911, a Tokarev, Hi Power or P38 (even a Luger!)
You can make 8mm Nambu by running 40 S & W through a 8mm Nambu sizing die, then having a very good friend with lots of time on thier hands, turn the belt you have created on the case and the rim down to the right diameter. Do 500 or so at a time, that should last you for may years.
These guns are very, very acccurate, mild shooting and just a blast. Have you figured out what the big hole in the front face of the magazine at the bottom is for yet?
Scott
These guns are very, very acccurate, mild shooting and just a blast. Have you figured out what the big hole in the front face of the magazine at the bottom is for yet?
Scott
I see what you mean. As pointed out, it's just a camera trick - I think there was a wrinkle in the canvas.
Very Very nice Skinkious! Has she ever even been used?! What do you use to oil your grips?
The Nambu's with the large trigger guard had the cut out on the front of the mag well and the little spring clip rivited to the front of the frame. The trick here is to, with gloved hands, take you cleaning rod, insert it into the mag follower and pull the follower all the way down to lock it there. Then, just dump loose rounds into the mag. When you get the right ammount, insert the mag and the spring releases the mag follower and puts presure on the cartridges.
Scott
Scott
I have one as well that I shot last year
Hi,
I picked mine up via Teri Bryant a year ago. Very similar to yours. Mine came with an original leather holster that is quite as unique as the pistol. Mind you, in the US, these are quite common to find. Not so much in Canada. I did manage to find some ammo for it and did manage to shoot it although the ammo (re-loaded) did not feed properly. I did manage to buy about 100 pieces of brass as well and do have the dies as well. Good luck trying to find 8mm Nambu bullets in Canada. Nice find, especially in Canada.
Hi,
I picked mine up via Teri Bryant a year ago. Very similar to yours. Mine came with an original leather holster that is quite as unique as the pistol. Mind you, in the US, these are quite common to find. Not so much in Canada. I did manage to find some ammo for it and did manage to shoot it although the ammo (re-loaded) did not feed properly. I did manage to buy about 100 pieces of brass as well and do have the dies as well. Good luck trying to find 8mm Nambu bullets in Canada. Nice find, especially in Canada.
A nice and rare pistol, congrats!
Come to think of it, the average Jap soldier must've been one brave bloke to trust his life to something of that quality, same as their Arisaka rifles (especially the late war 'last ditch' series). I assume capturing and using enemy weapons must've been common practice.
The quality on the japanese WWII arms is sort of reminiscent of today's Norincos... minimalistic on a good day (and yes, I do/did own a few Norincos and they all had a few flaws each, ranging from simple eye sores to very dangerous flaws... all due to poor quality control - not impressed!).
You are wrong about that. The Type 38 and 99 Rifles were very well made and had the strongest receivers of any WWII bolt action rifles. Yes, the last ditch rifles were another story all together but anything made before 1945 is a very durable and well made weapon. I own many Japanese arms and have always been impressed with their quality. The type 99 Arisaka came issued with a receiver/bolt dusk cover, built in bi-pod and anti-aircraft sights for pete's sake lol.
