Hi dittamedia,
Showa year 14 is actually 1939. Year 1 was 1926. So to get our calendar year you add 1925 to the Showa year. 1940 would be Showa year 15.
The type designation on a Type 14 pistol is for year 14 of the Taisho reign and that would equal 1925.
Regards, Leon
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