Nambu Type 14 and Mauser 1914

[metalcruncher]

Well my chart of Mauser serial numbers is too small to read. I don't know where I got it from. "Unblinkingeye.com" has a great summary of the Mauser handgun line where you can look up your serial number.

[Cessnapilot89]

I have two Type 14s. A 1937 small trigger guard and a 1944 large trigger guard. There is a conversion found online on how to get the production date from the number stamped on the frame. Without a holster, they run $700-$800. Repo holsters can be found for $40 and are nice. Usually the original holster comes with a replacement firing pin. The achilles heel of the Type 14. Here are my two on different range days (yes, I fire them regularly).

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The Type 14 is very easy to disassemble and clean. I've replaced springs in the large trigger guard. Wolff springs..two recoil and one firing pin spring. The springs in my small trigger guard are still good.

I don't reload and have a lot I've bought online. Steinel and Buffalo Arms are running 3+ months behind on their orders. Selway Armory had PCI 8mm ($40.99 for 50) a couple months ago. Keep checking daily using ammoseek.com or ammograb.com. 8mm Nambu is out there.

Type 14's are readily on Gunbroker. Here in Petaluma, Sportsmans Arms has two or three large trigger guards for sale.

Cool handgun. They get a lot of attention at the range.

[metalcruncher]

They were in the $800 range

[highpower]

That is about what they are selling for nowadays. I paid $750 OTD for my 1932 Chigusa Arsenal made Type 14.





Several years ago I payed $500 for a 1941 T14. The holster was purchased separately a few years later. The prices on them are going up, I would advise anyone that wants to add one to their collection to not hesitate too much longer.

[Verdha603]

Arguably if anything the Nambu pistol has become easier to shoot over the years. Buy some fresh springs from Wolff gunsprings and a reproduction firing pin from Numrich and that solves most of the issues regarding reliability with the pistols.

Really the only weak point now is the scarcity of ammunition. Steinel was my go to for pretty much any Japanese ammo (6.5x50mm, 7.7x58mm, and 8x22mm), but because of the ammo shortages over the past year its naturally gotten alot harder to feed these firearms unless you prepped ahead with reloading equipment.

[TheLD]

I don't have anything to add, but I want to thank everyone here for the information. I really want to add both of these guns to my collection someday and knowledge is power! I hope I stumble on a Nambu soon especially.

They were in the $800 range

I'd prefer a small trigger guard model, but did they look like they were in fairly good shape?

Probably most are sitting in collections until their present owners die.

Some of mine. Never shot by me.

Hey, buddy. Mind contacting me after you die so I'll know when I can add these to my collection? I'll hold a seance for you!

[metalcruncher]

They were all large trigger (late model). You may want to call them and ask about the availability. 707 766 7677. I haven't been in there in a month so inventory may have changed.

[toro1]

I was able to get some pics today of the Nambu and I'm warming up to it, but the owner is possibly rethinking selling it. We visited Nambuworld.com and after going down many rabbit holes, he may keep it. At any rate, here are some pics and if I am decipering things correctly, it was made in Oct of 1941 at the Kokobunji. I have also included a copy of the paperwok it has attached to it. The paperwork is a new one for me.











Roger B and the others that have posted pics, very nice

[Rogerbutthead]

Nice looking pistol, luv the original lanyard.

The intelligence officer thinks an 8mm bullet (.322) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/8_mm_caliber - is 25 caliber? Guess he was just use to putting down 25 caliber for all those 6.5mm rifles (.264) Maybe he saw a 7mm Baby Nambu earlier (.280) - ?

[toro1]

Nice looking pistol, luv the original lanyard.

The intelligence officer thinks an 8mm bullet (.322) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/8_mm_caliber - is 25 caliber? Guess he was just use to putting down 25 caliber for all those 6.5mm rifles (.264) Maybe he saw a 7mm Baby Nambu earlier (.280) - ?

I thought that was funny and was wondering if the Intelligence Officer used 25 caliber to justify the no military value designation. Yes. the lanyard is a big plus and I hope he decides to let it go.

[dfletcher]

I have a chance to pick up a Nambu Type 14 and a Mauser 1914 and was hoping someone here could provide some tips on what to look for on them as I have zero knowledge on these. I have not seen them yet, and do not know a price, but the seller is usually very fair on his prices so I think it will come down to whether I want to add them to the herd or not.

As I understand it the ammo for the Nambu (8mm) is tough to find and since I do not reload, that is a major strike against it.

The Mauser is chambered in 32ACP so that is a plus for it. The Mauser does have a holster with it, but it was cut by a previous owner so it sounds like it is effectively worthless.

TIA for any insight on what to look for.

I have the Mauser in 25 ACP and 32 ACP. I'm certainly no expert, however check the barrel to ensure it matches the frame. My 32 ACP is all matching however the 25 ACP is not. I was told up front and got a few $$$ off as a result.

[toro1]

A quick status update. Yesterday I picked up the Nambu Type 14. My neighbor decided to let it go and I was at his house about 5 minutes later. As an added bonus, I got ~40 rds of what I think is original ammo. Its not in the original box, but from what I have seen, original ammo is very tough to find and also pricey. While the mag does not match, everything else I have checked does although I haven't done a complete disassembly yet.
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And the ammo-