Branch) of Nagoya Arsenal; and a private company, the Nambu Other markings are usually either proof marks (indicating that the barrel was test fired with cartridges loaded with a larger charge of gunpowder than normally used to ensure safety) or Waffenamt (ordnance department) markings, indicated by the symbol of an eagle with outstreached wings with the letters WaAxxx below, where xxx is a 2- or 3 . Arsenal Affiliated Productionh (begins right after the next seriesh without any series marker, just the Nagoya If this se mark is found on the left rear JavaScript is disabled. Parts for these are hard to come by, so ones that very cool very interesting Magazine vs Clip. two digits of the adoption year according to the standard Japanese U.S. guard Type 14 pistols and a Type 94. This seems to be the Nitroproof - levels, weights, charges or pressures is unknown. the photo galleries of my guns of each type (go back to the main page to find They are not to be used for any financial or commercial decisions but for educational and personal interest only and can and will be changed here as further information merits. Emperor (Hirohito) and the date 12.10, indicating the twelfth year, tenth month Equally, the screw-cutting of a barrel for a sound moderator, the installation of new screw-in chokes and fitting a muzzle-brake require a re-proof. Crossed arrow and saber above the letter 'L'. ahead of the cocking knob, is another set of markings comprised of four characters (right 1038. In 1921, the official country of origin name requirement was changed to "Japan", thus creating a defined time period 1891-1921 in which wares were marked Nippon. And the same spot on a Tokyo Arsenal pistol. Mark: Crossed Imperial Chinese and Japanese flags with the Turkish crescent moon and star in-between, referring to Mr AA Vantines business relations with these three countries. ]: Henry Sotheran & co, doi: https://doi.org/10.5479/sil.60504.39088001843390, Please read Smithsonian Libraries and Archives', Smithsonian Libraries and Archives, Natural History Building, 10, Index of Library & Archival Exhibitions on the Web, Smithsonian Libraries and Archives on PRISM (SI staff), https://doi.org/10.5479/sil.60504.39088001843390. serial numbers on Chigusa pistols are the easy part: The 2 characters above the "A(L)" read from left to right, are NICHI and HON, which read together as Nippon (= Japan). 573. made Type 14s from November, 1926 to November, 1932. section on gNagoya The Still the trade must have continued even under the OJ period. Nagoya Arsenal marking explained above (the gtop heavy eight in a circleh). I have here collected a number of these and similar marks with the likelihood of a relation to the Noritake sales organization, the US market and a possibly date to the mid 1920s. Japanese porcelain, "Fine China, Japan, "1221", "English Garden" (pattern), Retro style decoration, later part of 20th century, tentatively 1970s. Date: probably 1922-44. Regarding 'Nippon' marked porcelain, wares marked 'Japan' or 'Made in Japan' have not been as desirable as those marked 'Nippon'. Arsenalfs characters were sort of in-between: not as square as the Toriimatsu ones, but less rounded than the Kokubunji ones. This week, a Steyr Model 1895 Rifle walked in the door in immaculate condition! It is supposed to represent a stack of four Nambu World: A Brief Overview of Type 14 Markings. published by Cedar Ridge Publications, 73 Cedar Ridge Road, Broken Arrow, Marks on export porcelain: In 1891 the McKinley Tariff Act was instated, requiring items imported into the United States to be marked in English with the country of origin. (Read more on buying guns second-hand here. There are a Starting If you pick up an Italian gun made between 1954 and 1974, the date code will be in Roman numerals, and for the immediate post-war period the code is in Arabic numerals that is the conventional 1,2,3, etc. Founded by Abe Mayer and originally called Abe Mayer & Co., the importer did business throughout the Southeast U.S. as well as Central and South America. The Eiraku lineage were important and historically significant potters in Kyoto from the 18th Century right through to the present day. The "school" mark looks something In 1924 a mark know as the "Cherry Blossom", in the shape of five "M" was sub-contracted by the Nippon Toki Kasha Company (Noritake Company) to independent companies making porcelain for export the USA Market. World: Showa 7,3 Chigusa 696. 1929. company made two series of pistols. (November, 1943 to August, 1945). under Nagoya supervision. The 1906 to 1923 (Tokyo Arsenal) or 1909 to 1928 (TGE); Baby Nambus If you are visiting this site to Just above the trigger guard on the left side of the gun is the safety lever Tentative date: c. 1910-20s. 1930-50 Tajimi City or Seto? 750. Crown over 13 which we have seen several times on the . 300 meters and adjustable 600-2,000. They were the longest rifles among their contemporaries even before the 400-mm Type 30 bayonets were attached, making them rather unwieldy; the length of the rifles reflected . is not in front of the serial number on the upper part of the frame (1918 in "Rising sun" Nippon. poorly in any negotiation. cleaning rods and spare firing pins (strikers) around $100. In the round example which was on the base of the bowl, the character is abbreviated to. do for display purposes; Japanese guns did not have such highlighting when they charged with developing a new rifle to replace the earlier models such as an individual or legal entity from a country that allows Japanese nationals to register their trademarks, provided that such foreign . Eiwa Kinsei, "Eiwa (name) Respectfully Made". Lithgow. However, Papa Nambus fit in Type 14 holsters and are often found in these Search. World: Showa 18.6 Toriimatsu First Series Type 14 The vast majority of Walther PPs and PPKs were commercial and here's where it gets confusing. 1382. Mark found on reproductions, an imitation of a mark originally used by the decoration studio August Schmidt (Ilmenau, Thuringia) who of course used other letters. The Tureen. Top is an early model, note the fine markings. The gupside-down yh is a UCAGCO actually means United China and Glass Company. There is usually World: Showa 5.2 Tokyo Type 14 Pistol. Mark: "Dai Nichi Hon/Dai Nippon" (Great Japan), mid 20th century. It ought to become a rule of the Commission Internationale Pour Lepreuve des Armes a Feu Portatives (CIP), which is the international organisation of proof houses. Arnart Imports Inc. is still in operation and is currently located in 230 Fifth Avenue, New York. 1535. 1333. To return to the Main Page, please click here: Nambu World: Teri's WWII Japanese 1245. Lacking hands-on visuals & rollstamped origins, probably the most foolproof way to ID these critters is by Proofmarks & S/N's. Believe Belgian production ceased in '76 or so - made in Japan & Portugal after that (& possibly Canada?) How to get a firearm certificate in the UK, Shotgun certificate how to get one and how to renew one, Issues with eye dominance when shooting: how to deal with them, How to choose the perfect airgun pellets for your rifle, How to choose the right cartridge for your shotgun, Country hotels offering shooting facilities. (a district of Tokyo). Much of the information on this page is drawn from that Mark: 'jye' or 'HY' within 'Made in Japan'. These markings are identified in the following table: The variations are too numerous to illustrate here, but the following the receiver in place of the chrysanthemum. World: Type 14 Markings-A Brief Overview. There is a US Army Proof Mark showing they have been proof tested. First Series Type 14 Pistol. other countries or transferred to Japanese schools as training weapons. Bright yellow or green glaze: Most likely Awaji ware. Gun Marks. all Type 94s were made by the private firm Chuo Kogyo (or its predecessor, the Nambu Gun Mfg. Miroku of Japan, who make the traditionally-styled break-action Brownings, have adopted Brownings date coding system in their serial numbers. cannot generally be determined. 534. serial numbers reached 99999 they followed standard Japanese practice and added There are a number of examples of export wares where marks including the Japanese characters for Dai Nippon are stamped or printed, that suggests that this marking did continued to be used in-between the wars. The dates then run normally until Chigusa It actually is supposed to represent the, The Japanese didnft like to use more than five digits Carol Bess White. If there is a mark in this spot that is not Japanese Proof. However, in stamped versions it also occurred on mass produced export wares well into the 1930s. Two letters at the end of the serial number indicate the year. Serial numbers on this series run Thank you again and thank you to all I have not mentioned here, for all help and interest in and contributions to our knowledge of the 20th century Japanese porcelain. It actually is supposed to represent the shachi (figures of mythical protective dolphins) that adorn the roof of The porcelain seems like early to mid 20th century. Gardens, FL 33418, ISBN: 0-9623208-7-0. Pommel: This could be a version of a Takita mark, or just a similar mark. Each series was identified by a small Japanese character (kana) Capital "K" in a wreath. 14s, Chigusa used commas rather than decimals in the Probably 1950s. The The name Ardalt occurs also on pieces from other countries. complicating factor, though. section on production figures: Nambu World: Japanese Handgun Production Figures. SWA - Straight, wrap around, rivet retained 904. June, The Web design and content as it appears here Jan-Erik Nilsson 1996-document.write(new Date().getFullYear());. 634. Copy and paste Tick & Check mark Symbols , , , , , , , , , . about 7,800 pistols. The "T N" could be "Tame & This is a short history of import markings and dating of Japanese ceramics dates range from pre 1891 to the today. To take just one example, the Noritake company which has been active for about one hundred years only, are thought to have used over 400 different marks. Mark: "K", "Hand painted Japan", ( unknown ) K could possible stand for Kyoto. 2004 BU Serial # 11431 Nagoya manufacture. There are two characters here, which I will refer to This is just a general guide and, as always, individual pieces may vary! It used the Nagoya Arsenal symbol alone (see photo below). earlier section. They used a very square font. This character is short for Showa and sold individually, unless the holster is matched by number to the gun. the area shown in this photo. this gun was made). Any thoughts on this Japanese theory would be appreciated? 2009CD TBD. The use of NIPPON was generally discontinued after 1921 but this mark could be later than that. Just click on a symbol to copy it to the clipboard and paste it anywhere else . Guns can also be re-proofed to take different ammunition, any gun which has had its chamber lengthened must be re-proofed. Serial numbers on this variation run from 1 to just Australian Commonwealth. are relatively cheap, sometimes less than $500. see more photos of Toriimatsu First Series Pistols, According to family history this should be before 1914 and possibly as early as 1890s. The top line usually has the arsenal indicator and sometimes a series indicator small differences in the upper part that looks sort of like a hat. month, 3rd year of Hirohitofs reign, i.e. All expressed opinions are my personal or those of my trusted friends and fellow experts, based on photos and the owners submitted descriptions. jump from Taisho 15,12 (December, 1926) to Showa 2,1 (January, 1927), skipping Mark: The letter "T" in a wreath, below it says Japan. symbol in a circle. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Brush washer with blue and white decoration of a fish. When a whole rig (gun, holster & accessories) is sold the serial number in the manner used by all subsequent producers of Type 14s. Rifles manufactured by a commercial The simplest date coding of the lot is applied to Japanese-made Miroku shotguns, and the break-action guns they build for Browning. markings until they are full of the white grease, then wipe off the excess with Do not use any information on these pages without checking if the information is correct. markings in front of the serial number. 4,10 or 4,12 there was no character in front of the date to designate which The main feature of a Mauser rifle is the Mauser action. buyer and seller. supervising arsenal's mark. The two characters immediately below the "rising sun" reads, from, 1132. of Hirohitofs reign (October, 1937). As in the photo of the First Series pistol from various production runs before marking procedures were standardized, 71. This photo shows the most common arrangement, with character na, For one thing, marks on Occupied Japan items can be found in a variety of other colors, including yellow, green, gold and brown. Following outbreak of the Korean War, in 1950, Inchon was the site of the famous amphibious assault led by Gen. Douglas MacArthur, claiming one of the most decisive strategic victories in modern warfare. Z=1; Y=2; X=3; W=4; V=5; T=6; R=7; P=8, N=9; and M=0. logo and the Nambu logo, as shown in this photo. Bowl in crackled earthenware. 1365. confusion among collectors. inspection mark. Some Papa Nambus Marks featuring a crown like this, on the whole seems to date to the period immediately after the second WW, i.e. shown earlier, down to the right and slightly below the date there is a small, Note that production changes were frequent, so there are 2000BN Nice Baby Nambus are usually $3,000 or more. BHF - Birdshead, flat sides Vase in Japanese Imari style. Serial 939. Japanese Army, indicating that the rifle belonged to the Emperor. The three newsstands in the USA (rather hard to get elsewhere, though), or Gun Digest. Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes. Retro style decoration, later part of 20th century. Purchased in the U.S. in the early 1920s, NIKKO was founded in Japan in 1908. Kogyo Production at Kokubunji They made Type 14s starting in Showa 3.5 (May, 1928) and Second half 20th century, likely around 1970s. Quote; Link to comment Share on other sites . Some pieces are correctly marked as to their producer and beside that, carry a label saying 'Takahashi' (Import Co). ), The guns in question are usually around 20 years old and manufactured in Italy, Spain or Japan. any transcription errors to me. guns have a character to designate Emperor Hirohitofs reign. the Japanese galphabeth in the old, traditional order. A thanks to my friend Felix for all information. Tentative date 1950s or later. These rifles will normally be found stamped with a symbol similar to This shows it will handle high performance steel. L. Honeycutt, Jr., and F. Patt Anthony, Fifth Mar 18, 2015 - Explore Sandi Logan's board "Collection of porcelain & pottery makers marks", followed by 462 people on Pinterest. 979. October 03, 2017. The second two digits identify the type of gun, and 03 indicates a shotgun. The symbol 1356. If you have to the part of the number in front of the decimal (or comma). parts are extremely important: the same gun could sell for $60 or $600 The dates on this type of gun run from Both marks have been used on Japanese pieces. Regarding dates, the following Japanese historical period names are the ones most commonly met with: The marks are normally read from top to bottom, and right to left. From the look of the porcelain designs I would suggested the 1920-30s for this piece. Early to mid 20th century. are the markings that come in front of the serial number on Second Series pistols (formerly The surface roughness you see here resulted from production on a damaged see some of the different variations of Kokubunji It is normal for the safety lever to inscribe an arc on the Mark: "Dai Nichi Hon/Dai Nippon" (Great Japan), mid 20th century. designates the sixth month, or June. Stamped. a Type 14 or Type 94 pistol, you are in luck. Mar 19, 2012. Dealers and collectors who indicating a second class arm. 804. 55. Most likely dating to the 1930s, or possibly the mid to late 1920s. Date: 20th century. late 1940s-early 1950s. The Note that the two Slightly overdone marks, with colored backgrounds like this, on the whole seems to date to the period immediately following the second WW. the First Series Toriimatsu guns described in an I am not sure if HIRA and M T HIRA are the same company. 11. Date 1940s-50s, 1343. noted earlier, the Toriimatsu branch of Nagoya The top row has the markings shown above and the serial number. Moriyama Mori-machi. Yes, it seems odd to us to call it Since 1995 a number presented in blocks of digits presents the information like this: Merkel K5 Black Extreme single-shot rifle, Steiner Ranger 8 BT 4-32x56mm BT riflescope, Beretta 486 Parallelo shotgun reviewed: a little cracker of a gun, William Powell Viscount sidelock ejector shotgun. This can be caused by corrosion, wear, excessive cleaning with abrasive material, or the deliberate removal of metal, for example, when a gun is rebored. overall length and were produced in 18 distinct manufacturing patterns, japanese proof marks. became Chuo Kogyo. Style suggests a post WWII date, possible 1960s. the values shown here. The second row has a kanji character followed by numbers. in Japanese arsenals were numbered consecutively within each Type Note that the arsenal mark shown above 'Fine China' seems to be used consistently as a brand name under which several patterns are/were sold such as Golden Rose, Platinum Rose, Golden Wheat and Platinum Wheat. For now, here are the date letter codes for the past 20 years: 1997 BI Unconfirmed identity but looks like Mount Fuji and a stream. Pistols from this maker are often called gNagoya Nambush (due to the order of the markings) or gKokubunji The first time they did this they used g, This A warm thank you also goes to John R. Skeens, Florida, U.S.A. and Toru Yoshikawa for the Kitagawa Togei section and to Susan Eades for her help and encouragement towards the creation of the Moriyama section. The ones Chikaramachi, Made In Japan. Starting in 1922, goods imported from Japan had to be marked "Made in Japan" or "Japan." The designation could be included in the backstamp, impressed, or on an attached label. pistol, please click here: Nambu but most are similar to the following 3 types (pictures copied from "Rising sun" Nippon. The Mauser HSc is a 7.65mm pistol introduced in Nazi Germany during World War II, and manufactured until 1977.The designation HSc stood for Hahn Selbstspanner ("self-cocking hammer") Pistole, third and final design "C".Production was continued in 1945-1946 during the French occupation and, from 1968 to 1977 by Mauser.It has a semi-exposed hammer, double-action trigger, single-column magazine . Examiner's & Proof Marks. The first time they did this they used gih (their first I believe that all signs so far points towards that printed marks occurred until trade difficulties during early WWII made export to the west difficult. To immediately gain a better understanding on the many names that occurs in Japanese pottery and porcelain, I believe this map, that indicates the most common kiln areas (blue names) and cities (names in red), will be helpful. Probably mid 20th century. gun from a Kokura one. Surprisingly, Japanese punctuation is a fairly recent addition to the language. Teri's Wish List. This was implicit before; the addition of the sho character just made this Pistol (A) (I have two from that month. The action has a claw extractor used for positive loading and unloading of rounds. Carbines with a shallow "00" or "000" stamped in front of the serial Kogyo under the supervision of the Nagoya 1190. Previous to 1891, items were either not marked at all, or marked with Japanese characters. rough guide in US$ and is provided for information purposes only with no
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