This is a very early T-14 manufactured by the Nagoya Arsenal. This pistol was made in the 4th month
of production by Nagoya and the 2nd month of the Showa dynasty (Feb. 1927). Months 1 & 2 were Taisho.
Note the small Nagoya arsenal mark on the right side of the frame. The locking block on this pistol
is mismatched (#109). The left grip is numbered to the gun, the right grip is unnumbered. Both grips
are arsenal marked. All other parts match. The bolt is numbered in a different location than later
examples (see last picture). The magazine is mismatched but has the correct arsenal inspection stamp
and is in beautiful condition.
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