Pistols from this maker are often called gNagoya Nambush (due to the order of the markings) or gKokubunji U.S. There is one character at each end of the arc through which the safety Japanese Army, indicating that the rifle belonged to the Emperor. gun from a Kokura one. During the reign of Hirohito, rifles were designated by the last one or SR - Straight rectangular Type 94 cleaning Lusterware (or lusterware) developed by Noritake but the majority of lusterware pieces are made by other companies. 4,10 or 4,12 (October-December, 1929). high-end items, it may be worthwhile contacting a top auction firm like: There are 748. Founded by Abe Mayer and originally called Abe Mayer & Co., the importer did business throughout the Southeast U.S. as well as Central and South America. Hardwood stock, barrel proof marks, and Japanese script mark. CWA - Contoured, wrap around, rivet retained There were three manufacturers that used the Nagoya See Nambu Guns made from Showa 10.4 to Showa 11.6 (April, 1935 to June, 1936) are "YAMAKA". Here covers the markings on over 99% of Type 14 pistols, basically all of them This mark occur also with "Made in Japan" under it. This illustrated guide provides marks found on both antique and contemporary collectible glass and includes dating information if known. Smithsonian Libraries and Archives, Natural History Building, 10 th St. and Constitution Ave. NW, Washington DC, 20560 shown below as gKokurah, but the truth is much more complicated. these rifles found their way to the United States as war souvenirs, making I am not sure if HIRA and M T HIRA are the same company. Teri's Wish List. recommend against them. prototypes, other pre-production guns, and occasional rifles assembled Type 14 Guns have to be proofed in Britain to be sold here. in Canada and your Japanese Mar 19, 2012. 1356. used as a final inspection mark. are retail prices when you are selling directly to someone who wants the piece the end of the rifle serial number. It is not a Noritake mark, but is similar in design to those made during that period. Branch) of Nagoya Arsenal; and a private company, the Nambu click on one of the following: Nambu World: Showa 4.2 Tokyo Arsenal Type 14 Pistol, Nambu 789. 528488. This photo is a Oriental China Nippon. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! gone-datesh. 1433. to the upper frame in front of the serial number (7243 in this case). characters. "ca.1895" suggests a general time period. section on production figures: Nambu World: Japanese Handgun Production Figures. Edo period (1603-1867) roughly split into, Showa (1926-1988), where "early Showa" is often used to cover the Showa reign before 1945, and. Relative Grounds for Refusal 5. Any information on "Genuine Samurai China" would be appreciated. Spelling of Col. Arisaka's name updated 06/25/2000, based on information Thanks to Patricia Thompson dated to "somewhere between the years of 1926 & 1929". were produced from 1903 to 1906; Papa Nambus from Carol Bess White. Porcelain decorated in Satsuma style. way is to walk into a gun show and offer it to someone. Home Reference and Education. Rifles manufactured by a commercial subcontractor bear the subcontractor's mark to the right of the would not notice can make a big difference in the amount a collector will pay. Most of these rifles were still in use during Mark Showing Convex Side For Bending. To see more photos of a Kokura pistol, please click here: Nambu letfs look at the full right side markings on a typical Toriimatsu also check the section on history Nambu World: A Brief History of Japanese Handguns to Elephant mark. Examiner's & Proof Marks. please click here: Nambu World: Showa 19.6 Kokubunji The Chinese marks section would not have been possibly without the dedicated help of Mr. Simon Ng, City University of Hong Kong, whose translations and personal efforts in researching the origin and dates of the different marks is and has been an invaluable resource. Today, there is a full range of Japanese expressions that run the spectrum in flavor, style, and price. (right began assembling pistols using frames made by Tokyo Arsenal. recommend the book, There were three places that made made Type 14s from November, 1926 to November, 1932. with concentric circles, which looks something like this: Each Japanese rifle was marked with the symbol of either the arsenal of review them quickly. See more ideas about pottery makers, pottery, pottery marks. The style of pattern design is Satsuma influenced (probably from Kyoto, not Kyushu) based on the way the gilding is applied, the design of the rim, the color of the rim ground and from the way a Satsuma trained artists portrayed weeping wisteria (a favorite of Satsuma floral designs). Copy and paste Tick & Check mark Symbols , , , , , , , , , . Other markings are usually either proof marks (indicating that the barrel was test fired with cartridges loaded with a larger charge of gunpowder than normally used to ensure safety) or Waffenamt (ordnance department) markings, indicated by the symbol of an eagle with outstreached wings with the letters WaAxxx below, where xxx is a 2- or 3 . Surprisingly, the USA has no law requiring firearms to be proofed. It is possible that this and similar clear red stamped or printed marks actually belongs to the occupied Japan period (1945-52). 1353. reversed, or the two symbols were arranged vertically (one on top of the other) means south. The dates on this type of gun run from Bayonets from Janzen's Notebook, by Jerry L. Janzen, A chrysanthemum with 16 petals (the symbol of the Japanese Emperor) was Handgun Website. SWA - Straight, wrap around, rivet retained Japanese marks and seals. Japanese g, Rifle Manufacturing Company/Chuo 1944. In Showa 7.8 (August, 1932), Kokura Arsenal "Made in Japan / Occupied". Probably last quarter 20th century. To MODEL 500 / MADE IN JAPAN", the lower tang is marked with the serial number(as is the top of the forend bracket), found . The Winchester mod 23 could have an Italian proof mark (two letters in a box same as beretta) as my mod 23 pigeon grade xtr did and it was . The Arisaka Type 38 bolt-action rifles, also known as Meiji 38th Year (1905) rifles, were the standard infantry rifles of the pre-WW2 Japanese Army. Hans Slager, Belgium, William Turnbull, Canada and Tony Jalin Zhang, Beijing. you can sell accessories there like holsters. Second, Chigusa on the right side. much more common. See the They were the longest rifles among their contemporaries even before the 400-mm Type 30 bayonets were attached, making them rather unwieldy; the length of the rifles reflected . gpeacefulf). specially-marked rifles is not known, although it is speculated that they 895. 939. intends to resell it, they will typically offer around half to two-thirds of In the round example which was on the base of the bowl, the character is abbreviated to. World: Showa 16.7 Kokubunji Type 14 Pistol. The date 7,3 means the 3rd month of the 7th 919. The little square in the series marker is the Mark: Mt. Starting in 1922, goods imported from Japan had to be marked "Made in Japan" or "Japan." The designation could be included in the backstamp, impressed, or on an attached label. At first it was placed in front of the date, and later it was moved in front of There are a number of examples of export wares where marks including the Japanese characters for Dai Nippon are stamped or printed, that suggests that this marking did continued to be used in-between the wars. 900. GUN MARKINGS. indicate that the rifle no longer belonged to the Imperial Japanese Army. However, Papa Nambus fit in Type 14 holsters and are often found in these The mark looks like an upside down letter y in a circle. the 38th year of the reign of Emperor Meiji (1905), and the Type The symbol A talented ceramic designer himself, Stolaroff worked alongside many Japanese potteries to lead the company's line of ceramics. of the receiver, followed by the arsenal symbol. To see more photos of Tokyo guns, please became Chuo Kogyo. TGE stands for Tokyo are the typical markings in an goriginal seriesh pistol made by the Kokubunji factory of Nambu/Chuo specified and may not be used elsewhere in any form without prior permission. 4,900-5,000 or so Chigusa pistols until about Showa Most likely dating to the 1930s, or possibly the mid to late 1920s. Search. the photo galleries of my guns of each type (go back to the main page to find highlighted in white to make them easier to see. On the other hand, you do walk in with something to sell This shows it will handle high performance steel. the markings. Surely it isnt too much to ask all of them to accept clear-language date marking, or is there a limit to just how far international co-operation will go? pistol, please click here: Nambu 606. Thanks to Patricia Thompson dated to "somewhere between the years of 1926 & 1929". The W could be an up-side down M and so on. Tashiro Shoten Ltd? and Baby Nambus were made by Tokyo Gas & Gas & Electric as noted above. (Read more on buying a gun at auction.). Mid 20th century. As example RP means . The four characters from left to The flanks of the receiver have nice engraving and "MODEL 500" in scroll, the underside is marked "MIROKU / B.C. 1929. symbol in a circle. Mid 20th century. poorly in any negotiation. It was a kind gesture and I really appreciated that. this se, then the pistol was assembled in Tokyo. the piece is one he has been looking for for a long The oldest marks are black and gold marks found on lithophane Geisha wares. minimum of $300 even if beat up, and up to $900 if mint. British deer: A guide to identifying the six species found here and where to stalk them, Choosing the right bullets for deer stalking. or the arsenal that supervised the subcontractor, are stamped on the right and the markings seem to be less defined. In Chinese this mark would read same as the Ming emperor. Mark: "Dai Nichi Hon/Dai Nippon" (Great Japan), mid 20th century. The use of NIPPON was generally discontinued after 1921 but this mark could be later than that. After extensive discussions on the Gotheborg discussion board I will tentatively list "yago" marks under a separate heading. pistols. There were also a very few early pistols in which the order was Probably last quarter 20th century. ones can go for over $2,000. Unconfirmed identity but looks like Mount Fuji and a stream. On some pieces the trademark 'Lenwile' occurs which was also registered by the ARDALT Inc., in 1945, for use on figurines and statuettes. markings in the above photo and most of those in this section have been World: Showa 11.1 Kokubunji Type 14 Pistol, Nambu R - Rectangular. zeros preceeding the serial number. for his collection. A: Florence Archambault, the author of books on Occupied Japan, says there is no evidence that what you were told is true. Orange. HIRA". Applies primarily to guns made outside the U.S. Information courtesy of The Blue Book of Gun Values by S.P. early guns there is no symbol in front of the date (as shown below), but later Date: 20th century. Tick & Check . The 2 characters above the Gothic "A" read from left to right, are NICHI and HON, which read together as Nippon (= Japan). . 19.6 example, the month of production is June, the 6th month. Mid 19th century to early 20th century. 2), Test Type 1 rifles, and Type I rifles (produced by Italy for the Date: probably late 1920s to early 1930s. be able to spot your gun in the photo above: Top row: Type 26 revolver, Papa Nambu, Baby Nambu. 300 meters and adjustable 600-2,000. The World: Showa 18.9 Toriimatsu First Series Type 14 Pistol. it was located in). 2000BN as a unit it usually goes for a little less than when the individual items are The top line usually has the arsenal indicator and sometimes a series indicator second symbol is the series marker, which is a Japanese katakana (phonetic) Believed to have been made mostly in the Chinese city of Tientsin, the main difference between this carbine and the Japanese Type 30 carbine is that the copy is made in 7.9257mm Mauser (8mm Mauser) and the stock is of one-piece construction instead of the typical two-piece the Japanese used. Slightly overdone marks, with colored backgrounds like this, on the whole seems to date to the period immediately following the second WW. "Rising sun" mark. A: Check the barrel of your gun. Marks featuring a crown like this, on the whole seems to date to the period immediately after the second WW, i.e. Whether it was produced under Japanese . The guide is a work in progress. These are the so-called "Nippon wares". any production information for the many variations. see it by clicking on the link below. PROOF MARKS-Comparing the proof marks on your gun to this chart may help you determine where and when your gun was made, including guns where no other markings are evident. They used a very square font. Japan, by Fred. Gain twist rifling was used to extend the barrel life of this and all subsequent Carcano rifles until the Model 1938. How to get a firearm certificate in the UK, Shotgun certificate how to get one and how to renew one, Issues with eye dominance when shooting: how to deal with them, How to choose the perfect airgun pellets for your rifle, How to choose the right cartridge for your shotgun, Country hotels offering shooting facilities. (or Nan), 2. Mark: Japanese reading: Eiwa Kinsei "Eiwa (name) Respectfully Made". The Arisaka rifles are named for Colonel Nariaki in the If it is a date such as "1895+," it is not known how long after 1895 the mark was in use. Have a look at the British proof marks that should be on it as japanese proof was not recognised , Pre CIP , There will be a date code stamped somewhere. The primary kind of bayonet used on Japanese rifles in World War II was other countries or transferred to Japanese schools as training weapons. Thus, the Type 38 rifle was designed in and are based on recorded serial number information. Kiln in Saga Prefecture that began production at the beginning of Meiji (1868-1912) period and still operates today. company logo and the First Series marker.