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Lot 237
Japanese “Papa Nambu” Large Type (Model 1904) Semi-Automatic Pistol {C&R}
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,500
Starting Bid
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $100 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
8mm Nambu. 4.75" barrel. SN: 8062. Blued finish, strawed small parts, checkered hardwood grips. Semiautomatic pistol with adjustable tangent rear sight, blade front sight, grip safety and lanyard loop on rear of frame. Manufactured by Tokyo Gas & Electric (TG&E) for the Koishikawa Arsenal, this is a Second Variation Papa Nambu, corresponding to the documented mid-production period of TG&E pistols. The right side of the frame shows the full Japanese model designation, with TG&E factory mark on the chamber area and arsenal inspection stamp on the front strap. Bolt with correctly milled top and early-style extractor. Includes a single mismatched aluminum base magazine.
This firearm is modern and must be picked up or shipped to a FEDERAL FIREARMS LICENSE HOLDER or a CURIO AND RELICS HOLDER.
Nevada Gun Auctions will facilitate transfers of modern firearms manufactured from 1899 to the present to buyers holding a valid Federal Firearms License (FFL) or a Collector of Curios & Relics License (C&R). All transfers to non-license holders will be conducted exclusively through Guns N Ammo, 1321 Hwy 395 #A, Gardnerville, NV 89410. Registration and transfer costs are as follows:
* 1 firearm: $75
* 2–4 firearms: $50 each
* 5–9 firearms: $25 each
* 10 or more firearms: $15 each
Shipping costs within the continental United States generally range:
* Handguns: $35–40 each
* Long guns: $75–100 each
All private-party purchases of modern firearms will be delivered to Guns N Ammo as soon as possible following Nevada Gun Auctions’ receipt of payment in full.
Condition
Very Good. Bore very good, mostly bright with strong rifling. Retains some finish with moderate amounts of surface oxidation, freckling and lightly scattered surface roughness. Some light pitting is present as well, mostly on the left side of the slide. Markings mostly clear and legible. Mechanically functional when cycled by hand. Grips with some moderate wear but solid with relatively crisp checkering.
- Modern Firearms — Nevada Gun Auctions will facilitate transfers of modern firearms manufactured from 1899 to the present to buyers holding a valid Federal Firearms License (FFL) or a Collector of Curios & Relics License (C&R). All transfers to non-license holders will be conducted exclusively through Guns N Ammo, 1321 Hwy 395 #A, Gardnerville, NV 89410. Registration and transfer costs are as follows:
- 1 firearm: $75
- 2–4 firearms: $50 each
- 5–9 firearms: $25 each
- 10 or more firearms: $15 each
Shipping costs within the continental United States generally range:
- Handguns: $35–40 each
- Long guns: $75–100 each
All private-party purchases of modern firearms will be delivered to Guns N Ammo as soon as possible following Nevada Gun Auctions’ receipt of payment in full.
- California Residents — California residents holding a valid Curio & Relic License may pick up eligible firearms directly from our Nevada facility; however, Nevada Gun Auctions does not ship C&R firearms directly into California. All such transactions will be handled exclusively through Guns N Ammo.
- Shipping — All Nevada Gun Auctions shipments are sent via FedEx with adult signature required and insured for 1.5% of the purchase price unless waived in writing. Shipping costs for each lot are published within the lot description. Handguns are required by law to ship via FedEx 2Day Air.
The estate of John C. Gibson, Delano, CA.
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