Type 26 & holster

Dave Sanders · 01-17-2006, 12:28 AM

I just got this pistol today along with a nice Japanese bayonet and Japanese carbine. I don't collect much Japanese, and was thinking this was the Type 94 when I got it as I have a Nambu and wanted a type 94 to go with it. I guess my question is did they use this type in WWII and does it have any value? The guy sold all three items really cheap as they were his brothers who died a few months ago. He had no use or attachment to them. Anyway, any advice or ideas on this pistol would be appreciated.

Dave

Dave Sanders · 01-17-2006, 12:34 AM

Here are some more pictures

Edward Tinker · 01-17-2006, 09:00 AM

Dave, the type 26 was considered for all troops, then was replaced by the Nambu's.
It looks nice, if you are considering trading or selling, keep me in mind. Value, I think $400-$600, although they are 'rarer" than T14 nambu's or T94's (I have one of each), thye are not worth as much I believe, mainly because they have an obsolete cartridge.

type 26 was the first offical handgun made for the Japanese army, cartrideges are far rarer than the guns themselves.

Around 60,000 were made in the late 1880's. I am sure they were used in both wars, but it was not a primary weapon for many years, the Type 14 and then the Type 94 were the replacements.

Ed

Dave Sanders · 01-17-2006, 02:31 PM

Thanks for the info. It is such an ugly gun I wondered. I did get an excellent buy on it then.
Dave

wlyon · 01-17-2006, 05:13 PM

Dave I sold an excellent one with a near mint holster last year for $550. Like most military it should be matched. Also 26's had some bright fire blued parts.

John -Melb · 01-17-2006, 08:43 PM

They were commonly carried by Japanese NCO's and lines of communication troops in the Pacific.

I'm pretty sure .38 S&W cases can be sized to fit the Type 26.

Dave Sanders · 01-18-2006, 01:12 AM

Thanks to all for very helpful information.
Dave

01-17-2006, 12:28 AM	#1
Dave Sanders User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hamer, Idaho Posts: 273 Thanks: 19 Thanked 39 Times in 20 Posts	Type 26 & holster I just got this pistol today along with a nice Japanese bayonet and Japanese carbine. I don't collect much Japanese, and was thinking this was the Type 94 when I got it as I have a Nambu and wanted a type 94 to go with it. I guess my question is did they use this type in WWII and does it have any value? The guy sold all three items really cheap as they were his brothers who died a few months ago. He had no use or attachment to them. Anyway, any advice or ideas on this pistol would be appreciated. Dave Attached Images

01-17-2006, 05:13 PM	#5
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,614 Thanks: 3,140 Thanked 2,519 Times in 939 Posts	Dave I sold an excellent one with a near mint holster last year for $550. Like most military it should be matched. Also 26's had some bright fire blued parts. __________________ Bill Lyon

01-18-2006, 01:12 AM	#7
Dave Sanders User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hamer, Idaho Posts: 273 Thanks: 19 Thanked 39 Times in 20 Posts	Thanks! Thanks to all for very helpful information. Dave

01-17-2006, 12:34 AM	#2
Dave Sanders User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hamer, Idaho Posts: 273 Thanks: 19 Thanked 39 Times in 20 Posts	Here are some more pictures

01-17-2006, 09:00 AM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,909 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,500 Times in 2,076 Posts	Dave, the type 26 was considered for all troops, then was replaced by the Nambu's. It looks nice, if you are considering trading or selling, keep me in mind. Value, I think $400-$600, although they are 'rarer" than T14 nambu's or T94's (I have one of each), thye are not worth as much I believe, mainly because they have an obsolete cartridge. type 26 was the first offical handgun made for the Japanese army, cartrideges are far rarer than the guns themselves. Around 60,000 were made in the late 1880's. I am sure they were used in both wars, but it was not a primary weapon for many years, the Type 14 and then the Type 94 were the replacements. Ed

01-17-2006, 02:31 PM	#4
Dave Sanders User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hamer, Idaho Posts: 273 Thanks: 19 Thanked 39 Times in 20 Posts	Thanks for the info. It is such an ugly gun I wondered. I did get an excellent buy on it then. Dave

01-17-2006, 08:43 PM	#6
John -Melb User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Melbourne, Peoples Republic of Australia! Posts: 145 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	They were commonly carried by Japanese NCO's and lines of communication troops in the Pacific. I'm pretty sure .38 S&W cases can be sized to fit the Type 26.