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Picked up odd combination of items at yardsale.
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06-17-2011 03:27 PM
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The Type 14 Nambu grips are kind of interesting, if a little crude. Usually these types of grips are something made by USGIs (or other Allied soldiers, but not nearly as often) with some spare time. NOT likely of Japanese origins! Plexiglas (perspex) is much more common, though. They appear to be "carved" solid plates rather than formed sheet metal, so it would be hard to speculate as to their exact origins unless there's some identifying markings underneath the grip panels. Getting an exact alloy analysis probably isn't feasible, either.
I'd leave them be. They don't really detract from the overall condition of the pistol, and may be a bit of real WWII "trench art".
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Personally I don't even like Jap weapons. On the other hand, these items wouldn't be going ANYWHERE soon. They are just plain top shelf. I would shoot the Nambu if possible and a bit of TLC to the holster. The decendants be dammed. I would keep it. And yes, research the names.
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Well so far I haven't turned up anything, but I'll keep you posted. There's a gun show this weekend, might drop by there and see what they have to say.