Close-up picture of "Made in Japan"

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by alvin

Shame on me -- I cannot open it. Both the magazine floor and side plate are tight like being welded on. If I do that by force..... no, looks like it's not opened before, I will leave it alone.

That's the reason need a 80% one

Understood.

However...If curiosity gets to you, try leaving pistol in refrigerator (not freezer) for a couple hours...then try pushing sideplate off...

Heat expands...cold contracts...It might contract enough to loosen...