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Tokyo Gas & Electric 'Papa Nambu' 8mm

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 2,000.00 USD
Tokyo Gas & Electric 'Papa Nambu' 8mm
SN: 973. Early production Tokyo Gas & Electric Japanese Papa Nambu Semi-Automatic Pistol Produced by the Tokyo Gas and Electric Company under Military contract with the "GTE" marking on the chamber, one piece frame with model markings and serial number, and a pair of Kanji markings on the left side. Fixed front and tangent rear sights, serrated cocking knob, grip safety on the front strap, lanyard swivel, and checkered contoured grips. 4 3/4" round barrel. Matching serial numbers on frame & backside of cocking piece, mismatched on bolt. Magazine numbered '3264", mag has heavy pitting. Bore is good, bright, strong rifling with very light scattered pitting, grips are sound with a couple of minor chips on the left panel. There are two Japanese Symbols painted on the left grip. Traces of straw on the trigger, faded blue finish is about 85% with light scattered pin-prick pitting throughout. Deeper pitting on the back strap, grip safety, sling swivel & the triggerguard. NRA Condition Fair to Good. C&R Firearm.