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Modified 1902 Type Nambu
The Modified 1902 Type Nambu-called Papa Nambu by collectors–was manufactured by the Tokyo Artillery Arsenal from 1906 to 1928. It was adopted by the Imperial Navy in 1909 and manufactured for the Navy by Tokyo Gas and Electric Co. from 1909 to 1928. Navy production was about 3,600 pistols. It was manufactured both with and without the stock slot
Figure 1. Papa Nambu, serial number 3084, manufactured by Tokyo Gas and Electric Co. in about 1916 for the Imperial Japanese Navy (note the Navy anchor stamped on the frame). These are of the highest quality fit and finish and saw battle service against the German, China and South Seas colonies during World War I, in Manchuria and China during the 1930's, and against the United States, British, and Dutch forces during World II.
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Figure 2. Navy Papa Nambu, serial number 3084, left side.
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Jan C Still
Site Owner - Operator
The Modified 1902 Type Nambu-called Papa Nambu by collectors–was manufactured by the Tokyo Artillery Arsenal from 1906 to 1928. It was adopted by the Imperial Navy in 1909 and manufactured for the Navy by Tokyo Gas and Electric Co. from 1909 to 1928. Navy production was about 3,600 pistols. It was manufactured both with and without the stock slot
Figure 1. Papa Nambu, serial number 3084, manufactured by Tokyo Gas and Electric Co. in about 1916 for the Imperial Japanese Navy (note the Navy anchor stamped on the frame). These are of the highest quality fit and finish and saw battle service against the German, China and South Seas colonies during World War I, in Manchuria and China during the 1930's, and against the United States, British, and Dutch forces during World II.

Figure 2. Navy Papa Nambu, serial number 3084, left side.

Jan C Still
Site Owner - Operator