Frankly, and provably, the t14 nambu was the most accurate pistol issued sold to troops during wwii. I now have one, and although the condition is not that good, it is complete. Nambu pistol identification guide 19021945 german daggers. Not to oversimplify matters, basically it was a streamlined version of an earlier pistol, the 1902 papa nambu, which, like the type 14, relied on design elements by japanese firearms genius kijiro nambu. Service pak type i contains the following springs to replace weakened or broken springs, returning the pistol to original factory condition. The type 94 nambu 8 mm pistol type 94 handgun, japanese. Book was recommended by a top nambu collector and info contributor to.
Yes, the nambu is rather unfamiliar looking, and it has its idiosyncrasies, but it points like an english setter, and it sports a trigger that approaches match quality. The nambu pistol series is a recoil operated, locked breech, semiautomatic pistol. Get the best deals on nambu pistol parts when you shop the largest online selection at. It is, however, underpowered by western standards, being just above a. The specialized reference books pictured above also have instructions for these guns and the earlier semiauto designs, but not stepbystep pictures. This book makes it simple, thanks to author woods expertise, stepbystep instructions, and crisp photography. Easytounderstand text describing each step guides everyonenovice or expertthrough the disassembly and reassembly of 72 different pistol models, plus some 250 closely related models. A nambudesigned semiautomatic pistol introduced about 1904 was also adapted for this round. All serial numbers match except type ii magazine, which is correct tokyokokura type with flattened base and machined not cast extractor grooves.
Original japanese type 14 instruction manuals are very rare. I am a private collector, and can ship to your ffl licensed dealer from mine. A type 14 japanese pistol in 8mm nambu, manufactured by nagoya nambu in the kokubunji factory in march of 1941. Winchester model 94 assembly, disassembly manual by. Shop for nambu type 14 schematics with numrich gun parts. 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. Nambu type 14 gun disassembly wiki fandom powered by. 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 papa, in its own right, was a pretty good pistol, but it was complicated to manufacture. This video goes over, in detail, how the type 14 pistol works. A list of the bestselling disassembly books of all time, such as doityourself gun repair and the ida pro book, 2nd edition. That gun is known colloquially as the grandpa nambu, and it was chambered in the same 8mm nambu cartridge that would continue to be used through 1945. Kyuyonshiki kenju is a semiautomatic pistol developed by kijiro nambu and his associates for the imperial japanese army. Cartridge ejection breechblock holdopen system firing cycle of the nambu type 14 animated sequence.
Gun manual for nearly every firearm on the planet ebooks. This is a nambu type 14 pistol made in the nambu chuo kogyo arsenal under supervision from the nagoya arsenal. Hoffschmidt designed by kijiro nambu, the type 94 1934 japanese service pistol was chambered for the rimless 8 mm. Japanese 94, 8mm, nambu, 6 rd magazine or grips triple k.
This bottleneck cartridge was also used in japanese type 14 1925 semiautomatic service pistols and in japanese submachine guns. They are worth almost as much as a pistol, but are much, much harder to find. Japanese nambu pistol, type 14 for sale guns international. Nambu type 14 pivot firearms assembly bev fitchetts. Japanese nambu type 14 pistol explained downloadable.
This is an original nambu type 94 pistol that was made in april of 1942. The magazine is a correct early style for the pistol though. For the nambu featured on this page, an empty magazine will not eject from the pistol under its own weight. We manufacture over 4500 high quality obsolete firearms parts. The type 94 nambu 8 mm pistol is a semiautomatic pistol developed by kijiro nambu and his. Gun manual for nearly every firearm on the planet ebooks pdf free download links. The 1902 version of this pistol is known by collectors as the grand papa nambu. You can trip the sear on a 94, but it takes some concentration and a good deal of effort. This gb win came with the original holster including straps, cleaning tool, and one incorrect nickle magazine. Also someone let me know what book i should be referencing.
Achievement objective prize owner complete field strip 175 exp technician complete disassembly 450 exp armorer complete assembly 450 exp operator. It was intended as a private purchase option for officers who needed to carry a sidearm, but did. 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. The manual safety lever is located on the left rear of the frame and has the kanji for fire and safe stamped. 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. Nambu pistol identification guide 1902 1945 this is one of a series of identification guides for small arms. Original military japanese type 26 9mm revolver trigger.
Which became chuo kogyo when it merged with some other businesses. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. The pistol is all correct and matching, including the grips but not the magazine. This type 14 nambu has a 4 34 inch barrel and an overall length of 9. Japanese nambu type 14 pistol explained downloadable ebook. To the best of our knowledge, all the examples shown are original pre1945 manufacture. Nagoya army arsenal type 14 nambu semi automatic pistol. Japanese type 14 nambu disassembly instructions youtube. The nambu type 14 accessories the nambu type 14 magazine the nambu type 14 holster the cleaning rod the lanyard. The slide held opened after the last firing shape of the magazine follower the manual safety explained.
Nambu semiautomatic pistol, type 14, early manufacture. The nambu design did use a locking system similar to that of the c96 and had a grip angle reminisceent of the luger, but it was in many other ways very much its own unique construction. Evaluation of japanese papa nambu pistol mississippi gun. The nambu pistols were a series of semiautomatic pistols produced by the japanese company koishikawa arsenal later known as the tokyo artillery arsenal. 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.
Manufactured by tokyokokura army arsenals second year of production, february, 1929 4. I have included instructions for basic fieldstripping of the papa nambu in my page on one of my papa nambu pistols. By bob campbell perhaps the most deprecated of all world war two handguns is the japanese nambu. We have tested this pistol for tfbtv in the past, with less than spectacular results, but we have yet to show the innards of it. The nambu family of firearms owe their existence to kijiro nambu, a japanese artillery officer who developed these arms while assigned to duty at the tokyo artillery arsenal in 1897. If returned in same condition as sent, purchase price refund less handling, shipping, insurance.
In that year, thencaptain kijiro nambu first produced his automatic pistol at the tokyo arsenal. It has been described as a handgun manufactured by a nation with no handgun heritage, or a gun made before we knew what a combat handgun was all about. Nambu pistol at fallout 4 nexus mods and community. 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 series is well balanced despite the main spring chamber protruding from the left side. 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 requirements. The gun digest book of firearms assemblydisassembly, pt. Variations three distinct models of the nambu pistol include the original and relatively rare papa nambu designed by colonel kijiro nambu issued in 1904. Nambu type 14 full disassembly and operation youtube.
Evaluation of a japanese nambu type a pistol model of 1902 the nambu type a pistol in 8x22mm was introduced in 1902. The original finish rates at 9596% with some thinning and patina on the sides but no major flaws. From the type nambu to the nambu type 14 the type nambu pistol or papa nambu. Type a modified and type b nambus were never formally a.
I have since traded out the nickle mag for two correct blued mags, both with the cutout for the magazine retainer spring. Can anyone give me some info in taking this pistol apart. I just purchased my first nambu from the japanese trader at this site. The gun digest book of firearms assembly disassembly, part i. I am having difficulty in disassembling this pistol. A series of pistols manufactured in japan from 1902 to 1945 for the japanese military. Pistol, japanese officers nambu 14, 8mm with lanyard and hard leather case that contains a cleaning rod. Furthermore, there is no hard historical evidence that nambu based. Wood dbi books, northbrook illinois, 1979, pages 227232. Intended for mass production for military and commercial use, it was designed with simple manufacture as a. The pistol utilizes a push button magazine release that is located behind the trigger guard and inside the left grip. The gun digest book of firearms assemblydisassembly, part i.
Book of firearms assemblydisassembly automatic pistols. The pistols were designed by kijiro nambu and saw extensive service during the second sinojapanese war and world war ii. Fitted with a manual safety and a magazine safety, the type 14 pistol was adopted in 1925. Three day inspection privileges, no disassembly or firing. Designed by kijiro nambu, the type 94 1934 japanese service pistol was. Shop from numrich gun parts selection of nambu products today. Safety devices on this arm are 1 a manual safety which locks the. The a nambus and the type 14 nambu have 8round magazines while the type b nambu has a 7round magazine. 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.
Disassembly of the type 94 nambu pistol is considered difficult and can lead to damage to the pistol if done carelessly. Deer hunting is an interesting thing that reminds you of those golden old ages of 19th centuries, where a handsome hunk well equipped with all hunting material rides on horse searching for his target animal either for the purpose of displaying his masculine powers or for enticing and wooing his lady love. Japanese nambu pistol early manufacture 1931 january, comes with one mag not matched to pistol and a canvas clam shell holster. Nambu, this pistol used many of the characteristics of the campo giro.