Nambu black holster

DonVoigt · 12-04-2015, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Angus Magnus

The seller said it was matching numbers. I was more interested in a nice looking shooter than a collectors piece, so it will be a nice bonus if it does match.

I did read about the rim difference. Some say that the tolerances will sometimes allow for the 357 rim. That will be determined when I have the pistol in hand. I will pick up a spare extractor to fit if needed and maybe a firing pin for shooting if the gun is matching numbers.

Definitely a firing pin, extractor if you want- this guy makes fine reproductions of each just email Mr. Schlickmann at:
dfsjpn at aol.com

People talk a lot about "weak" extractors- I've owned/own many T 14s and never had an extractor problem- though I have seen pictures of some. I believe this problem is related to springs and ammo more than the extractor. The metal in a T 14 is just fine for its intended purpose, but 70+ years of use/abuse can take a toll.

I would also strongly recommend installing new recoil and striker springs from Wolf.

Have fun with your Nambu, but do use only 8mm nambu ammo/cartridges- .40/.357sig brass is just too big in the wrong places. Turn the rim and extractor groove to do it right.

Olle · 12-04-2015, 09:33 AM

That's a very nice score! I'm always on the lookout for nice Nambus, and it seems like you got the gun cheap and the holster for free. I just paid $660 for a minty 1945 "last ditch" T14, and I thought I got a pretty good deal on it.

I can vouch for Schlickmann's products, they are top notch. The firing pin should definitely be replaced before shooting, original Nambu firing pins are rare as hen's teeth and break easily. They are so fragile that the pistols even came with a spare pin, and the holster has a pocket just for this.

I would leave the extractor alone though, like some manuals say: "More extractors are broken during removal than in actual use". I have removed many extractors of this "snap in" type, haven't broken one yet (knock on wood) but you need to know what you're doing and it can be a pretty nerve racking procedure. Test fit some shells before you shoot, if they fit well under the extractor hook you're good to go.

Zorba · 12-04-2015, 06:29 PM

As far as the extractor goes - I was having MAJOR stovepipe issues until I removed the extractor, cleaned out all the crud underneath same, dumped some gun oil in there and re-assembled.

Not a problem since.

Ditto on the replacement springs.

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12-04-2015, 09:33 AM	#2
Olle User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,149 Thanks: 159 Thanked 664 Times in 318 Posts	That's a very nice score! I'm always on the lookout for nice Nambus, and it seems like you got the gun cheap and the holster for free. I just paid $660 for a minty 1945 "last ditch" T14, and I thought I got a pretty good deal on it. I can vouch for Schlickmann's products, they are top notch. The firing pin should definitely be replaced before shooting, original Nambu firing pins are rare as hen's teeth and break easily. They are so fragile that the pistols even came with a spare pin, and the holster has a pocket just for this. I would leave the extractor alone though, like some manuals say: "More extractors are broken during removal than in actual use". I have removed many extractors of this "snap in" type, haven't broken one yet (knock on wood) but you need to know what you're doing and it can be a pretty nerve racking procedure. Test fit some shells before you shoot, if they fit well under the extractor hook you're good to go.

12-04-2015, 06:29 PM	#3
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 952 Thanks: 777 Thanked 528 Times in 290 Posts	As far as the extractor goes - I was having MAJOR stovepipe issues until I removed the extractor, cleaned out all the crud underneath same, dumped some gun oil in there and re-assembled. Not a problem since. Ditto on the replacement springs.