WW2 "Mint" Japanese Late-War Type 94 Matching 8mm Nambu Pistol with Holster & 1 Matching Magazine (Original)
SKU: 547
Original/Reproduction: Original (Matching)
Availability: In-stock
Manufacturer: Chuo Kogyo
Date Manufactured: 1944
Model: Nambu Type 94
Serial Number: 53832
Caliber: 8mm Nambu/ 8x22 mm
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Recoil-Operated
Overall Length: 7.4 inches (187mm)
Barrel Length: 3.78 inches (96mm)
Bore Condition: 10/10
Weight: Approx. 765 grams (1.7 lbs)
Overall Condition: Mint - 99%
Bore Condition: 10/10
Magazine: 1 Matching 6-round Detachable Box Magazine
Mechanically: Excellent
Price: $1995.00
Seller Type: Classification: C&R / FFL
Seller ID: JMW
Seller Code: LC-1335
Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Description
This is an excellent example of a late-war Japanese Type 94 Nambu pistol, produced in 1944 by Chuo K?gy? (North China Engineering Co.), one of the primary manufacturers of this compact sidearm during the Pacific War. Designed for officers, aircrew, and specialty troops, the Type 94 became known for its compact profile, simplified construction, and distinctive external sear bar—a late-war adaptation to reduce machining time.
Key Features
- Caliber: 8mm Nambu
- Manufacturer: Chuo Kogyo (marked with the correct factory symbol)
- Year of Manufacture: 1944 (19.4 date code)
- Configuration: All-matching pistol, including the frame, slide, and key small components
- Magazine: Comes with one original magazine that is fully matching to the pistol
- Finish: Typical late-war rough machining and thin blued finish—correct for 1944 production
- Grips: Original checkered hard-rubber or late-war wooden grip panels (depending on batch), intact and well-fitted
- Condition: Mechanically sound, crisp markings, and excellent overall preservation for a late-war Nambu example
- Holster: Leather Type 94
Historical Context
The Type 94 was adopted in 1934 and issued extensively throughout World War II. By 1944, Japan’s industrial capability was heavily strained, resulting in pronounced late-war simplifications, rougher exterior finish, and visible tool marks—features highly distinctive to collectors today. Pistols from this period are valued for their authenticity and wartime character, and matching-number examples are increasingly hard to find.
Collectibility
- Matching magazine elevates this pistol significantly, as most late-war Type 94s have mismatched or replacement magazines.
- The 1944 production year is desirable, representing some of the last quality-controlled batches before the catastrophic final war year.
- Clean, fully functional examples remain sought after by Japanese militaria and WWII sidearm collectors alike.
