type 14 Nambu #2

Lyn Islaub · 08-20-2009, 12:47 PM

Mike,
I would agree with Ed, in that even though the late war Type 14s looked a little rough, the great majority of the Type 14s were very well made. From the quality of the finish on yours, I would guess it to have been made in the mid-1930s, as the strawing of small parts was not generally evident in wartime produced versions. I have both 1937 and 1938 versions of the Type 14s and the quality of the finish is very close to matching P-08s that I own of the same vinatage.
As John indicated, George Anderson is very knowlegable and would be able to tell you more about your pistol.
Lyn

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08-20-2009, 12:47 PM	#1
Lyn Islaub Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 435 Thanks: 3 Thanked 152 Times in 72 Posts	Mike, I would agree with Ed, in that even though the late war Type 14s looked a little rough, the great majority of the Type 14s were very well made. From the quality of the finish on yours, I would guess it to have been made in the mid-1930s, as the strawing of small parts was not generally evident in wartime produced versions. I have both 1937 and 1938 versions of the Type 14s and the quality of the finish is very close to matching P-08s that I own of the same vinatage. As John indicated, George Anderson is very knowlegable and would be able to tell you more about your pistol. Lyn