Thanks for the interesting reply and translation.


Quote Originally Posted by Capt.Mainwaring View Post
This was used by the Chinese Army in WWII and taken to Taiwan with the 'temporary relocation' by the Nationalist Government in 1949. The electro-pencil on the LHS of the receiver is 國軍 Guo Jun means literally 'National Army'. If it dates to before 1947, it is an abbreviation for the 'National Revolutionary Army'. If it dates to after 1947, it is an abbreviation for the 'Republic of China Armed Forces'. I'm not sure, but think it dates to the 60s or 70s and this engraving is found on WWII era weapons in Taiwan.

The round cartouche on the top of the 'pistol grip' is the mark of the 60th Arsenal in Nanjing on the mainland (1946-1948) and later the in Kaoshiung in Taiwan, renamed the 205th Arsenal in 1976.

I'd love a Chinese No.4 for my Chinese collection.