8mm Nambu. 3.75" barrel. SN: 22235. Blued finish, strawed small parts, checkered plastic grips. Single action blow back pistol with thumb safety, exposed sear bar, lanyard loop on rear of frame and fixed sights. Nagoya Arsenal marked, dated Showa 16.12 (December 1941). Includes a single mismatched aluminum base magazine.
Provenance: The estate of John C. Gibson, Delano, CA.
This firearm is modern and must be shipped to a FEDERAL FIREARMS LICENSE HOLDER or a CURIO AND RELICS FFL HOLDER.
California residents: This handgun qualifies as a Curio & Relic and may be transferred in California under the C&R roster exemption. California buyers must complete the transfer through a dealer familiar with C&R handgun processing. Note: This firearm cannot be sold to California residents who do not hold a valid Curio & Relic (C&R) Certificate of Eligibility.
Pickup & Shipping: Free pickup in Gardnerville, NV. FedEx 2-Day Air shipping within the continental U.S.: $85 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing). Combined shipping available.
Condition
Very Good. Bore very good, moderately frosted with some oxidation and good rifling. Metal with moderate wear and thinning, retaining some blued finish. Markings clear and legible. Mechanically functional when cycled by hand. Grips with scattered marks and mars.