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1943 Japanese Nambu Type 94 8mm Pistol & Holster - Japanese Nambu Type 94 semi-automatic military pistol chambered in 8mm Nambu, serial number 44600, manufactured in December 1943. Blued-steel construction with a 3.75-inch barrel, 7.5-inch overall length, six-round magazine capacity, fixed sights, black checkered grip panels, and lanyard loop. The pistol bears Nagoya Arsenal and Nambu production markings with a Showa 18.12 date code. Includes two magazines, one numbered 600 to match the final three digits of the pistol serial number, and a brown pebble-grain leather flap holster with belt loop and suspension rings. CONDITION: Bore is bright with firing wear. Metal surfaces show finish thinning and loss, scratches, edge wear, scattered oxidation, and patina. Grips have handling wear and surface marks. Magazines show finish loss, scratches, and scattered oxidation. Holster exhibits considerable use wear with scuffing, staining, creasing, surface deterioration, and verdigris around the snap. Maker: Nambu Model: 1943 Type 94 Caliber/Gauge: 8mm Serial Number: 44600 Barrel Length: 3.75” Overall Length: 7.5” # of Shots: 6 Type: Pistol NICS Required: Y