The nambu automatic pistol type b, or baby nambu as it is known in us collecting circles, is a scaleddown companion to the 1902 grandpa nambu pistol. A nambudesigned semiautomatic pistol introduced about 1904 was also adapted for this round. Type 14 nambu pistol malfunctions gunboards dot com. Japanese, type 14, nambu, shoots 8mm nambu, made in 1941, 4. Jul 16, 2012 i have a japanese type 14 nambu, it has a couple of problems. The nambu pistol series is a recoil operated, locked breech, semiautomatic pistol. Until i got taguchis info, the offdates were generally called the doolittle raid t94s, and the long firing pin t14s were called experimental.
Japanese nambu type 14 pistol explained downloadable. It is also missing the firing pin, firing pin spring, and the firing pin extension. Cartridge ejection breechblock holdopen system firing cycle of the nambu type 14 animated sequence. Here is a quick video on my method for taking apart, cleaning and lubing my type 14 nambu.
I have a japanese type 14 nambu, it has a couple of. Japanese wwii military pistol manufactured march 1944. Japanese type pistol firearms assembly bev fitchetts guns. Mar 18, 2015 this video goes over, in detail, how the type 14 pistol works. I have an early nambu type 14 made in the first month of production. The pistols are slender barreled with a single piece frame. Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at. Japanese nambu type 14 pistol explained downloadable ebook. The nambu was a japanese pistol that saw service in both world wars. It was intended as a private purchase option for officers who needed to carry a sidearm, but did.
I have a type 14 nambu pistol that is missing the grips and grip screws. This pistol has a blue finished steel slide and frame and features fixed sights and wood grips. Development of the type 94 pistol began in 1929, and after several redesigns the final prototype was tested and officially adopted by the japanese army in late 1934 japanese calendar, 2594. The type nambu pistol or papa nambu type 26 revolver papa nambu parts and functioning the small type nambu or baby nambu the early nambu type 14 evolution of the nambu type 14 i type 14 of the early production firing pin and firing pin guide modifications magazine safety installation elongated trigger guard and. The nambu type 14th year pistol, which appeared in 1925, was an improved form of the semiautomatic 8mm nambu 4th year type pistol or model 04 which was officially accepted into service by the imperial japanese navy in 1909 with a modified form appearing in 1915 the 4th year of the taisho era. The nambu type 14 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors. Marushin nambu type 14 late 8mm gbb pistol airsoft. Adds the iconic wwii nambu type 14 to the chem station under utility for you to craft to avoid level list conflicts with other weapon mods. The pistols were designed by kijiro nambu and saw extensive service during the second sinojapanese war and world war ii. Almost all of them have the date on the right side. Nambu type 94 compared to the nambu type 14 prototype of 1931 nambu type 94 of early production 10. Japanese nambu type 14 pistol explained if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. New listing japanese nambu type 14 wood grips, 25 lines.
Shop for nambu type 14 schematics with numrich gun parts. The nambu type 14 accessories the nambu type 14 magazine the nambu type 14 holster the cleaning rod the lanyard. This bottleneck cartridge was also used in japanese type 14 1925 semiautomatic service pistols and in japanese submachine guns. The nambu pistols were a series of semiautomatic pistols produced by the japanese company koishikawa arsenal later known as the tokyo artillery arsenal. The nambu series is well balanced despite the main spring chamber protruding from the left side. As very few of these three major variations were produced, acquiring just one of these rare and valuable examples is a noteworthy accomplishment for a type 14 collector. Up for sale is a nice65% overall condition used nambu type 14 semiauto pistol in 8mm nambu cal. Service pak type i contains the following springs to replace weakened or broken springs, returning the pistol to original factory condition.
Type a modified and type b nambus were never formally a. The type 14 nambu was considered the best japanese sidearm of the world war ii era. Total includes a deduction of 2,000 as explained below total numbered type 14 nambu standard production in the various arsenals totals to around 279,000 pistols. Gun info base damage 35 utiltizes 10mm caliber rounds upgrades for receiver upgrades for grip upgrades for quck mag. New listing nambu 1925, 8mm auto pistol firing pin striker spring, gun parts. You can also check the section on history nambu world. Serial numbers by year of the nambu type 94 pistol story and evolution of the nambu type 94 pistol i nambu type 94 compared to the colt model 1908 hammerless nambu type 94 compared to the nambu type 14 prototype of 1931 nambu type 94 of early production 10. I see some places that make plastic reproduction grips but they list older manufacture and newer manufacture grips. One question is will a set of grips from a 1935 type 14 fit mine. Japanese small trigger guard type 14 nambu pistol rig. Marushin nambu type 14 late 8mm gbb pistol airsoft tiger111hk. The nambu type 14 pistol explained pdf free download epdf. The series had five variants, the type a model 1902, the type a model 1902 modified, the type b, the type 14 and the type 94.
The type 14 nambu was produced by the nagoya arsenal in either nagoyas atsuta or toriimatsu factories. Another note concerning type 14 pistols is that the holster has a loop for an extra firing pin. The wellknown ig three in extreme rarities for type 14 nambu collecting are the taisho, the vertical arsenal, and the double zero. Apr 23, 2017 the nambu automatic pistol type b, or baby nambu as it is known in us collecting circles, is a scaleddown companion to the 1902 grandpa nambu pistol. The nambu pistols were a series of semiautomatic pistols produced by the japanese company. Development of the type 94 pistol began in 1929, and after several redesigns the final prototype was tested and officially adopted by the japanese.
The second issue may be due to after market magazines. Manufactured at the nagoya arsenal at the toriimatsu factory. Ballistics of the 8 mm nambu cartridge were a 102gr. However, a block of 2,000 numbers is missing from kokubunji production see totals above and below with asterisks no. You should be able to spot your gun in the photo above. The type 94 nambu 8 mm pistol type 94 handgun, japanese. The most useful markings for identifying a type 14 pistol are usually those on the ride side towards the rear of the pistol, i. Did a take down and the tip of the firing pin is broke off. It was intended as a private purchase option for officers who needed to carry a sidearm, but did not want or need a full size service pistol. The nambu type 94 pistol explained downloadable ebook. It was made by the nagoya toriimatsu arsenal in june of 1945.
Bought all the gear to reload my own from huntington rcbs and went out with mine loads and nothing no mark on the primer. Also, are there any examples of japanese type 14 nambu leather. If you have a type 14 or type 94 pistol, you are in luck. The nambu type 14 accessories the nambu type 14 magazine the nambu type 14 holster the cleaning rod the lanyard from the type nambu to the nambu type 14 the type nambu pistol or papa nambu type 26 revolver papa nambu parts and functioning the small type nambu or baby nambu the early nambu type 14 evolution of the. Mar 07, 2012 the nambu pistol t 14 similar to the 4th year type but without a grip safety and with grooved grips and a larger triggerguard. I know that it suppose to be manufacturers markings. I doubt that the japanese added an extra firing pin with the pistol for no good reason. From the type nambu to the nambu type 14 the type nambu pistol or papa nambu type 26 revolver papa nambu parts and functioning the small type nambu or baby nambu the early nambu type 14. This video goes over, in detail, how the type 14 pistol works. Serial numbers are matching, except for the magazine. The nambu type 14 was a semiautomatic pistol that was used by japan during world war ii. Gun info base damage 35 utiltizes 10mm caliber rounds upgrades for receiver upgrades for grip upgrades for quck mag craftable suppressor permissions. Its way cool because my buddy jack brings his by so that we can shoot it.
The metal surfaces on this early type 14 pistol retain about 9597% evenly thinning original blue with scattered fine oxidation staining, loss due to light edge and contact wear. Kyuyonshiki kenju is a semiautomatic pistol developed by kijiro nambu and his associates for the imperial japanese army. The japanese nambu pistol the type 14s front sight, attached directly to the barrel, was a simple, tall blade that could be adjusted for windage. Mine is a8mm type 14 nambu nagoya arsenal date code 19. Nambu type 14 holster markings if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. The nambu type a modified pistol was adopted by the imperial. Japanese type 14 nambu pistol with matching magazine. The japanese nambu pistol the safety lever was located on the left side, above the trigger, while the magazine release was inletted into the wooden grip panel. The nambu type 14 nambu juyonnen shiki kenju is a japanese pistol that was designed. A brief history of japanese handguns to identify the model most collectors refer to type rather than model when speaking of japanese handguns. The nambu pistolt14 similar to the 4th year type but without a grip safety and with grooved grips and a larger triggerguard. New listing 1 vintage nos wolff nambu 1925 8mm factory firing pin spring. From the type nambu to the nambu type 14 the type nambu pistol or papa nambu type 26 revolver papa nambu parts and functioning the small type nambu or baby nambu the early nambu type 14 evolution of the nambu type 14 i type 14 of the early production firing pin and firing pin guide modifications magazine safety.
A brief history of japanese handguns to identify the model most collectors refer to type rather than. I have a japanese type 14 nambu, it has a couple of problems. American rifleman a look back at the japanese nambu pistol. Type 14 nambu yearly production and major variations totals. The nambu type 94 pistol explained ebook the leading. Nambu pistol at fallout 4 nexus mods and community.
Aug 14, 2011 the nambu type 14 accessories the nambu type 14 magazine the nambu type 14 holster the cleaning rod the lanyard from the type nambu to the nambu type 14 the type nambu pistol or. The nambu type 14 accessories the nambu type 14 magazine the nambu type 14 holster the cleaning rod the lanyard from the type nambu to the nambu type 14 the type nambu pistol or. Type 14 nambu pistol malfunctions if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Japanese nambu type 14 pistol explained, ebook door gerard henrotin. History the nambu was first designed in 1902 by japanese general kijiro nambu. Sep 19, 2018 from the type nambu to the nambu type 14 the type nambu pistol or papa nambu type 26 revolver papa nambu parts and functioning the small type nambu or baby nambu the early nambu type 14 evolution of the nambu type 14 i type 14 of the early production firing pin and firing pin guide modifications magazine safety. The a nambus and the type 14 nambu have 8round magazines while the type b nambu has a 7round magazine. But taguchi explained the offdate t94s and long firing pin t14s see jangles thread on desirable t14. The nambu type 14 was the principle sidearm of japanese troops in wwii.
Be sure to watch the whole video as i have a feeling you will. Semiauto the nambu type 14 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors. Hoffschmidt designed by kijiro nambu, the type 94 1934 japanese service pistol was chambered for the rimless 8 mm. Japanese nambu type 14 pistol explained the leading. The japanese nambu pistol the type 14 was the most common japanese military handgun. Quality brass snap closure and brass belt hangers on the back.