June 13, 2001, 05:19 AM | #1 |
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Japanese Nambu(s)
Recently I've become fascinated with these old WWII pistols.
Thanks to Harley, I've already received detailed disassembly info. But I haven't been able to find much on the general history and various arsenals involved, or a detailed listing of all the Type 14 variants, such as production dates for the Papas, the Babys, the STG (small trigger guards), and the LTG (large trigger guards), etc. And yes, I'm even interested in knowing the background of perhaps one of the ugliest pistols ever designed: the Type 94. Can someone give me some insight, or at least point me in the right direction? Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. have tape, seeking knowledge...
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June 13, 2001, 08:17 AM | #2 |
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Here's a breakdown of types and rarity.
http://www.conknet.com/banzai/Pistols.htm |
June 13, 2001, 06:44 PM | #3 |
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Thanks fal308!
Exactly what I was looking for. Looks like I have a lifetime of collecting ahead of me. have tape, and dates and dates and dates...
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June 17, 2001, 02:32 PM | #4 |
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Good books are:
Japanese Hand Guns by Leithe, Military Pistols of Japan by Hunnicutt, and Hand Cannons Of Imperial Japan by Darby. Jim |
June 20, 2001, 05:08 AM | #5 |
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Thanks Jim
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June 20, 2001, 05:56 PM | #6 |
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Here's a recent addition to my collection, it's an early small triggerguard Type 14 in excellent condition.
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