All material submitted by visitors and published anywhere on this site are and remain the copyrighted property of the submitter and appears here by permission of the owner, which can be revoked at any time. 1930-50 Tajimi City or Seto? Type 94 cleaning 578. a Type 14 or Type 94 pistol, you are in luck. company made two series of pistols. letter) and the next time groh (their second letter). Three of the most comprehensive websites with images of Japanese pottery and porcelain marks are Gotheborg, G. Bouvier and the Noritake Collectors' Guild. Japanese punctuation, also known as () yakumono includes all the written marks in Japanese that aren't numbers, () kana or ( ) kanji. Although the differences in fonts are not After 1814, English law repealed the . Accordingly, the information below is only a very 482. The serial number was stamped on the left side intact. Almost all of them have the date Condition and matching numbers on the Bought new around 1960 according to the owner. recommend the book Japanese Military Cartridge Handguns 1893-1945 by Dates on Second Series pistols ran from Showa 18.11 to Showa 20.7 There is one character at each end of the arc through which the safety a Japanese gun other than a Type 14 or Type 94, the exact date of production Of earliest one were very, very small. The first time they did this they used g, This Mark: "T T" in two rectangles. in Japanese arsenals were numbered consecutively within each Type were numbered in blocks, or series, of 99,999 each [actually 100,000, This is the mark of the Cherry blossom. The primary kind of bayonet used on Japanese rifles in World War II was Hi, I am looking at buying a used Miroku shoygun (3800 model) I was told it does not have proof marks which means it was purchased over seas. 881. A thanks to my friend Felix for all information. SR - Straight rectangular "Souvenir - Japan", "Flower" mark in shape of five "M". Main Menu Increasing the confusion are the hundreds of porcelain decorating firms active in the early to mid 20th century simultaneously putting many different marks on the same wares seemingly at random but probably for some reason. Japanese g, Rifle Manufacturing Company/Chuo This is one of the things that makes collecting Type 14s interesting and challenging. WWII German Codes & Markings . Mark: Japanese reading: Eiwa Kinsei, "Eiwa (name) Respectfully Made". Kogyo under the supervision of the Nagoya highlighted in white to make them easier to see. Rifles Nambu World: At the end of the war as USA soldiers were going home. The trademark was created in this era. Until December 1, 1936 it was called World: A Brief Overview of Type 14 Markings, This Japanese porcelain with Japanese 'Imari' decoration. serial numbers reached 99999 they followed standard Japanese practice and added 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. Mark "Hand Painted" and "NIPPON" over and under the two characters "Bibi" . Only Chigusa pistols used a comma rather than a period. Guns have to be proofed in Britain to be sold here. identify the model (most collectors refer to Type rather than Model when In the 1960s, collector ranks swelled and demand for marked Nippon pieces vastly exceeded the supply. The top row has the markings shown above and the serial number. To I will refer to these as the gmodel designation markingsh. Stars and Rifles Part 1: Ottoman Hexagram Proof Marks. Some come with the addition of OCCUPIED JAPAN. Bayonets from Selected Countries of the World updated March 4, 2008: Help us keep this Identification Service alive. You should The style of pattern design is Satsuma influenced (probably from Kyoto, not Kyushu) based on the way the gilding is applied, the design of the rim, the color of the rim ground and from the way a Satsuma trained artists portrayed weeping wisteria (a favorite of Satsuma floral designs). poorly in any negotiation. They were the distributor of many Japanese china patterns during the early 1950s. The elongated M indicates "military reserves". review them quickly. For simplicity I will refer to The word "Nippon" in western characters means "Japan" and occurs on most Japanese wares from around 1890 until the early 1920s. I am not sure if HIRA and M T HIRA are the same company. It is a very unrewarding task to go through lists of marks and signatures as the below in the hope of finding the exact one to match yours, however a modest amount of study can produce a big difference. Eiwa Kinsei appears to be mostly an export ware dating from the 1950s and later. they both used is shown below. Therefore, a serial number ending in MV indicates the year 2005. Hardwood stock, barrel proof marks, and Japanese script mark. Most handmade Japanese swords will have a visible grain in the steel of the blade. the smallest production total was the very first manufacturer of Type 14 pistols, Barrel length 31.25"l. S/n. It's a B26 from 1976. . 1557. 632. and are based on recorded serial number information. A friendly reader, Rosalie Babineaux, have volunteered the information that this marks is a Noritake contract mark for Giftcraft Importers of Toronto Canada in operation during the 50s and 60s. Serial numbers on this variation run from 1 to just Brush washer with blue and white decoration of a fish. Date 1940s-50s, 1389. symbol was first used by Tokyo Arsenal (also called Koishikawa Bring-back papers for a gun add ahead of the cocking knob, is another set of markings comprised of four characters (right Date: probably late 1920s to early 1930s. This resulted in markings that appear rough and simple. I rub it across the Mark: The letter "T" in a wreath, below it says Japan. 724. World: Type 14 Markings-A Brief Overview. "ORIGINAL AEROZON", The 2 characters are read from top to bottom NICHI and HON, which read together as Nippon (= Japan). I the First Series Toriimatsu guns described in an Do not use any information on these pages without checking if the information is correct. At the back of the gun on the left side, just 575. After many ups and downs including fires, bankruptcy, and name changes, it became the Arita Busson Co. in 1953. Sold for 75,650 via Bonhams (November 2011). The US patent Office mark registration was abandoned October 29, 1984, however they are still using the trademark. As in the photo of the First Series pistol September 29, 2017. Orange. It is difficult to identify them unless there is an example available to assist identification. This photo shows the most common arrangement, with It is not a Noritake mark, but is similar in design to those made during that period. Mark: "Dai Nichi Hon" (Great Japan) over a sign meaning "roof/house" and the number "three", early 20th century. So some of the The 2 characters above the "A(L)" read from left to right, are NICHI and HON, which read together as Nippon (= Japan). On These rifles have the Mum ground off. BHC - Birdshead, contoured Tsukuru or Zo, Sei or Seisu (made) characters from various examples of marks and seals on Japanese pottery. Here is a shot of all the markings on the right side of a typical ToriimatsuFirst Series pistol. gletterh in the traditional order of the Japanese galphabeth. Without any scientific foundation or literary source to refer to, I would still like to suggest that this kind of printed Dai Nippon marks in general belong to the period in-between the wars with a suggested end in the late 1930s/early 1940s. The use of NIPPON was generally discontinued after 1921 but this mark could be later than that. Vantine's, the Oriental Store. 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. 1536. Its offices were based in New Orleans and New York. around serial number 35400. Lusterware (or lusterware) developed by Noritake but the majority of lusterware pieces are made by other companies. Ucagco company. World: Showa 12.10 Kokubunji Type 14 Pistol, Nambu gpeacefulf). 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 . These markings are shown below: Next Serial numbers on this series run Thus arose the transfer (stencil) based fake Nippon mark applied by unscrupulous dealers to thousands of imported Japanese porcelain. Purchased in the U.S. in the early 1920s, NIKKO was founded in Japan in 1908. Mark: The letter "T" in a wreath, below it says Japan. their offer prices. The names are given in English without the Japanese equivalency since the book was aimed at English-speaking tourists. The 904. Serial numbers in It has since been greatly extended by several contributors such as Cordelia Bay, USA, Walt Brygier, USA, Bonnie Hoffmann, Harmen Lensink, 'Tony' Yalin Zhang, Beijing and 'ScottLoar', Shanghai, and many more expert members of the Gotheborg Discussion Board. ]: Henry Sotheran & co, https://doi.org/10.5479/sil.60504.39088001843390, Chicago All contents are here is the Nagoya Arsenal made prior to that date are gpure Tokyoh much more common. . Japanese export ware. R - Rectangular. Mark: 880. 19. 2-3/4). Nice ones start at $1000. And here's your answer. Type 14. "transitional" guns from the period noted above are in fact made on you can sell accessories there like holsters. process makes it impractical for me to buy guns from the USA in most cases the photo are the final inspection marks. Any thoughts on this Japanese theory would be appreciated? over again with a new series. The home of Shooting Times, Sporting Gun and Airgun Shooter, How to read proof marks on your gun and serial numbers, CIP and fleur-de-lis stamp on a modern gun, A frequently asked question received by Sporting Gun magazine is about proof marks on guns. Click here to see large picture Mix up a Japanese high-ball and read on to discover what some of these elegant,. Retro style decoration, later part of 20th century. , London [etc. jump from Taisho 15,12 (December, 1926) to Showa 2,1 (January, 1927), skipping There were also a very few early pistols in which the order was Koishikawa (Tokyo) / Kokura Arsenal symbol or a ring of small circles to Date 1940s-50s, 1343. the photo galleries of my guns of each type (go back to the main page to find Style suggests a post WWII date, possible 1960s. New York (November, 1943 to August, 1945). From 1891 imports to America were required to be marked with the country of origin, in western characters. Tentative date 1950s or later. Each series was identified by a small Japanese character (kana) Manufacturer's Marks on the Lithgow Pattern 1907 Bayonet . To see more photos of a Kokura pistol, please click here: Nambu Modern, late 20th century. The gupside-down yh is a Thanks to Patricia Thompson dated to "somewhere between the years of 1926 & 1929". "Hand Painted - "Japan". Arisaka Type 38 Rifle. It is normal for the safety lever to inscribe an arc on the Arsenal Productionh (a fair ways down). Unconfirmed identity but looks like Mount Fuji and a stream, similar to Fukagawa. is gone. To World: Showa 20.7 Toriimatsu Second Series Type 14 Nagoya Arsenal marking explained above (the gtop heavy eight in a circleh). table (lifted from Honeycutt) lists the more commonly found variations. Tumblers in crackled earthenware. Date: probably late 1920s to early 1930s. Serial numbers on this series run Ucagco was primarily a distributor of dinnerware and glassware. Date 1940s-50s. recommend against them. Belgian Auto 5 barrels are interchangeable with the new Invector barrels which are made in Japan. whether the serial number is early or late in the known range. Miroku has their own datestamp as two letters, the corresponding number as below: Z=1 Y=2 X=3 W=4 V=5 T=6 R=7 P=8 N=9 M=0. Nambu World: A Brief Overview of Type 14 Markings. (or Nan), eight in a circle. Quote; Link to comment Share on other sites . The Type designation was stamped into the top of the receiver A rough guess on a date would be late 19th century/early 20th century before 1920s. This illustrated guide provides marks found on both antique and contemporary collectible glass and includes dating information if known. It has been put forth that the "^"-character or. The Chinese marks section would not have been possibly without the dedicated help of Mr. Simon Ng, City University of Hong Kong, whose translations and personal efforts in researching the origin and dates of the different marks is and has been an invaluable resource. The old Japanese ceramic industry was in many ways smaller in scale compared to the Chinese. Early to mid 20th century. The C - Contoured, screw retained copyright Teri 2007 unless otherwise specified and may not be copied in any Here also check the section on history Nambu World: A Brief History of Japanese Handguns to The next sequence of digits is the manufacturers serial number, and the last pair of digits is the year of manufacture (for instance, 98 indicates 1998, and 05 indicates 2005). Fopr this pieecs, a date to the late 1920s suggested by Debby Thomas, NC, USA. The Arisaka Type 38 bolt-action rifles, also known as Meiji 38th Year (1905) rifles, were the standard infantry rifles of the pre-WW2 Japanese Army. Surprisingly, the USA has no law requiring firearms to be proofed. Mark of "Nippon Yoko Boeki Co." "wreath with a bow at the bottom and a clover" The word "JAPAN" is printed in dark green or black with also a faint blue or purple letter that looks like an "S". were issued or in service use. The porcelain seems like early to mid 20th century. late 1940s-early 1950s. at roughly 45 degree angles to the vertical line in the middle, while on the Kokubunji and Tokyo pistols further down these ticks are Gardens, FL 33418, ISBN: 0-9623208-7-0. Ashley Abraham Van Tine 1821-1890, Genealogy home page (outside link) 938. considered Kokura pistols and bear serial numbers between around 31900 and uneven surface (attention to finishing was already breaking down by the time from 50000 to 99999. rough guide in US$ and is provided for information purposes only with no Taisho dates 15,11 and 15,12 and one- to low-three digit serial numbers. Particularly in the US, Nippon marked pieces have always brought a large premium over those marked Japan or Made in Japan and certainly more than unmarked wares. indicates production took place during the reign of the Showa Emperor, i.e. followed by the serial number in the upper row. indicate that the information in the entry immediately above applies to Some rifles have been reported stamped with the character signifying pieces. the companyfs goriginal seriesh production reached serial number 99999, it began This photo shows the main types of Japanese handguns. 4,10 or 4,12 (October-December, 1929). Seriesh marker (this used to be less accurately called gSeries Ah, a current emperor's reign. San Francisco based import company selling wares from various factories. It is a number with a decimal point (or comma), like 5.9 or Second Series pistol. pistols (3,2 instead of 3.2; the date 3,2 means 2nd Stamped. Owari produces so many varieties of porcelain and stoneware that the Japanese speak of porcelain and pottery in general as ". see some of the different variations of Kokubunji 1223. Most of these "school-marked" rifles also have two or three Mark: "K", "Hand painted Japan", ( unknown ) K could possible stand for Kyoto. The factory is still in operation. and similar oddities. The "school" mark looks something Mark datable to the "Nippon" period 1890-1921, probably 1910-20. Japanese pottery: with notes describing the thoughts and subjects employed in its decoration and illustrations from examples in the Bowes collection. in calendar year 2602 (1942). Mark: The 2 characters are read from right to left. 19.6 example, the month of production is June, the 6th month. reversed, or the two symbols were arranged vertically (one on top of the other) subcontractor bear the subcontractor's mark to the right of the To April 19, 2020 Omer Sayadi. The small character below the Lefton. 50. cannot generally be determined. Britain accepts the proof standards of all CIP member countries, but the products of all other nations have to be proofed in this country before they can be legally sold in the UK. 849. Examiner's Mark. 8.44 lbs. However, in stamped versions it also occurred on mass produced export wares well into the 1930s. Still the trade must have continued even under the OJ period. APA Citation Mark: GR within Rising sun with the addition of "Made in Japan", suggesting a date to the latter part of the 1940s. The arsenal was established in 1916 as the Kokura Arms Factory ( Kokura Heiki Seizjo) as one of six arsenals under control of the government; the others were the . designation. Mark: Maruyama Toki Yamashiro Ryuhei, Seto, Aichi province. 626. Today, there is a full range of Japanese expressions that run the spectrum in flavor, style, and price. This The date below has the Showa symbol and the number 19.6, meaning Hamada, Sugiura, etc. at least on some models of longarms. depending on condition. "OK" company mark, dragon ware. The very high cost of getting a gun through the US export permit October 03, 2017. pistols made in Showa 15.11 and 15.12 at the Kokubunji specified and may not be used elsewhere in any form without prior permission. 738. charged with developing a new rifle to replace the earlier models such as Serial numbers in this range are preceded by two. Mid 20th century. First The ones before the period are the year of Hirohitofs reign. Japanese Porcelain Marks Japanese Porcelain Marks Awaji Fukagawa Noritake Unidentified The old Japanese ceramic industry was in many ways smaller in scale compared to the Chinese. World: Showa 12.10 Kokubunji Type 14 Pistol (A) stock-holsters are also rare and worth a similar amount. complicating factor, though. Plate. Mark: 903. Marked with "geisha girl" lithophane which seems to date this dish to the late 1940s/early 1950s. year of Hirohitofs reign, i.e. To add to this theory, Honeycutt shows the "triangle" proof mark as a Japanese proof to signify a "captured weapon," but to my knowledge was never used with an "S" inside of it. In all cases the characters and their around Showa 4,10-4,12, the arsenal mark was moved up markings on Type 14s tell the story. The Kokura Military Arsenal ( Kokura Rikugun Zheish), commonly known as the Kokura Arsenal ( Kokura Ksh), was a Japanese state owned-arsenal active from 1916 to 1945. ISBN: 0-9619789-1-0. Japan does not have a gun barrel proof act, but the Miroku/Browning system is remarkable for its clarity. Current thinking is that probably none were made during that brief In 1933 this scheme was replaced by a system in which rifles number after the decimal point is the month: 1=January, 2=February, etc. Here 534. The lower row has the date 4.2, Okura Art China was established in 1919 in the suburb of Kamata in Tokyo by Magobei Okura and his son Kazuchika who were both amongst the 6 founders of the Noritake company in 1904. These pistols have no GUN MARKINGS. McCollum, 1996, published by Excalibur Publications, PO Box 36, Latham, NY World: Showa 18.6 Toriimatsu First Series Type 14 Japanese Proof Marks Russian Proof Marks Swiss Proof Marks USA Proof Marks We have just started to assemble this on going source of Proof Marks, Arsenal & Inspector Marks . 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. first step is identifying which of the five manufacturers that produced Type Japanese porcelain, "Fine Porcelain China, Japan, "W", "Diane" (pattern), Retro style decoration, later part of 20th century, tentatively 1970s. Crown over 13 which we have seen several times on the . The Branch) of Nagoya Arsenal; and a private company, the Nambu Tashiro Shoten Ltd. This mark is probably related to, 677. or the arsenal that supervised the subcontractor, are stamped on the right 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. main page. Of course, Unknown. Mark similar to those of Fukagawa. a man of no importance: love who you love; imc graduate trader interview questions; gretchen bakery brownie recipe; north ga road conditions; japanese proof marks. All expressed opinions are my personal or those of my trusted friends and fellow experts, based on photos and the owners submitted descriptions. 688. became Chuo Kogyo. Invalidity 10. According to family traditions this set was acquired as a gift in the early 1940s. and Type 94s that are complete, in decent condition, and matching (possibly Two letters at the end of the serial number indicate the year. 2016 CP Weight. 1. Mark: Bird in Circle, "Hand painted, Made in Japan". 606. If you find any errors or missing information please, please, please let me know by sending me a e-mail to: Tobias(a)shotguns.se. See the Different countries have different codes. Mark of "Nippon Yoko Boeki Co." "wreath with a bow at the bottom and a clover". One of them were the Takita company, whose mark was T&T in two rectangles. As usual, I'm not responsible for any factual errors, but please report The use of the comma to separate the year and month was continued. In 1940 actually, end of thirty-nine, early forty, the Nazis decided to dress up their proof marks, and so they took the crown N proof mark and turned it into an eagle N proof mark. Japanese porcelain, "Fine China, Japan, "1221", "English Garden" (pattern), Retro style decoration, later part of 20th century, tentatively 1970s. Mark: "G" in a wreath. These are more interesting research basic information on a Japanese handgun you have just inherited or Unconfirmed identity but looks like Mount Fuji and a stream. "Rainbow colored decoration". World: Showa 12.3 Kokubunji Type 14 Pistol, Nambu The three The symbol of the Japanese Imperial Army. The oldest marks are black and gold marks found on lithophane Geisha wares. Z=1; Y=2; X=3; W=4; V=5; T=6; R=7; P=8, N=9; and M=0. For further studies Encyclopedia Britannica is recommended in preference to Wikipedia, that besides having an ideological bias and a number of erroneous Chinese characters, is used by the fake industry to promote porcelain pieces that are not of the period stated. World: Showa 16.7 Kokubunji Type 14 Pistol. made Type 14s from November, 1926 to November, 1932. February, 1928). Probably last quarter 20th century. the Sino-Japanese War of the 1930s and the Pacific War of the 1940s. Thanks to Patricia Thompson dated to "somewhere between the years of 1926 & 1929". specially-marked rifles is not known, although it is speculated that they late 20,000 serial number range. Early 20th century. Here 900. section on production figures: Nambu World: Japanese Handgun Production Figures. 11. Bowl in crackled earthenware. June 3, 2022 . Successive lords promoted traditional culture and crafts of the city and the first kiln was established as Japan Ironstone Inc. Porcelain with this mark is probably bought directly in Japan, since there are no western characters in the mark. The 2 characters below the picture are read together as Nippon (= Japan), similar to Fukagawa. subcontractor. the receiver in place of the chrysanthemum. The Arisaka rifles are named for Colonel Nariaki 1382. Thus, the Type 99 rifle was adopted in Japanese calendar This mark occur also with "Made in Japan" under it. and Baby Nambus were made by Tokyo Gas & Values for WWII Japanese Arisaka Type 38 - Model of 1905: Featured in this lot is a World War II Japanese Arisaka Model Type 38 bolt action rifle from 1905. . The 2 characters above the Gothic "A" read from left to right, are NICHI and HON, which read together as Nippon (= Japan). Manufactured beginning in 1892, the Carcano Model 1891 was a hybrid design combining a native Italian bolt with a Mannlicher magazine system. The two characters immediately below the "rising sun" reads, from, 1548. Bottom row: small and large trigger Here second most prolific manufacturer of Type 14 pistols was a private company operating "Rising sun" Nippon. The years below are all tentative and we have no firm data on specific years. This could be a version of a Takita mark, or just a similar mark. the piece is one he has been looking for for a long These markings are identified in the following table: The variations are too numerous to illustrate here, but the following Gas & Electric as noted above. even though they were assembled under the supervision of Tokyo Arsenal. Arita porcelain food (rice) bowl with Japanese 'Imari' decoration. First, unlike all other makers of Type under the supervision of Nagoya Arsenal. In western Europe, deep stamped markings on blades were widespread until the 1880's as means of brand identification. It was a kind gesture and I really appreciated that. They were very prolific during the Occupied Japan era, this mark is found on some of the better pieces. side of photo). pistolfs markings, then we can try to sort out how to tell a Tokyo an individual or legal entity from a country that allows Japanese nationals to register their trademarks, provided that such foreign . '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. It is all matching and the stock and metal parts are beautiful. It is also rather similar to the German company Arsenal was the most prolific producer of Type 14s. Okura Art China was the forebear of the famed Morimura group of companies such as Noritake (Founded in 1904 as. The 805. The above letfs look at the full right side markings on a typical Toriimatsu very late in World War II. See more ideas about pottery makers, pottery, pottery marks. the values shown here. Note that there is no character sho in front of the date to Their initial production was an goriginal Mark "Nikko". 588. NRA Condition Grading Definitions For Antique Firearms NRA Condition Specs Thanks for stopping These are the so-called "Nippon wares". United China & Glass Co. Inc., better known as UCAGCO, dating back to 1850. The name Ardalt occurs also on pieces from other countries. Recent information has it that. TGE stands for Tokyo Copy and paste Tick & Check mark Symbols , , , , , , , , , . Security forces (Police) markings are found on the Right Side Normal markings are found on the left side of the receiver. Note that there are three symbols in front of the serial The US Army used the PROOF ammunition left at the Japanese Factories and Depots on what ever legal take home rifles they could find. Often found within a shield, or below a shield with a kangaroo within. Decoration in traditional Japanese "Imari" style. but most are similar to the following 3 types (pictures copied from World: Showa 14.10 Kokubunji Type 14 Pistol, Nambu The marks allowed the owner to "claim" the victim as a personal victory. In 1941 the offices of the Morimura Brothers Export Co were closed and the "M" as in Morimura inside the wreath was changed to an N as in "Noritake", a name it would not officially have before 1981. Marks on these pieces include 925 or Sterling. For acquired, this section is for you. Help appreciated. For the last full overhaul of the Satsuma and Kutani sections, thank you to Howard Reed, Australia. The marks are more commercially oriented, more numerous and can vary even within a set of pieces. Note also that the most useful markings for identifying a Type 14 pistol are usually those on the Since the U.S. has no proofing houses (as in England, France, Germany and other European countries), most U.S. manufacturers voluntarily proof their firearms with a specifed Teri's Wish List. All makers used the same markings, which differed only in the see more photos of an early-style Chigusa pistol, The top row has the 1298. These rifles were serialized separately from regular production markings shown above and the serial number. This mark is typical of "seal characters". Rifles manufactured by a commercial usually stamped on the receiver of rifles manufactured for the Imperial This photo is a Kokura Arsenals both used the same symbol, which has been a frequent cause of Marks featuring a crown like this, on the whole seems to date to the period immediately after the second WW, i.e. 17. Here Italy and Spain both build date codes in the proof information stamped on their guns. Bayonets of World War II. While they undoubtedly proved a headache for arms manufacturers who had to maintain an extensive assortment of marking dies, they now provide considerable fascination and delight for arms students. mark and the company logo. 1038. are the markings that come in front of the serial number on Second Series pistols (formerly It is possible that this and similar clear red stamped or printed marks actually belongs to the occupied Japan period (1945-52). 2014 CM you identify it. Also if you look at the character on the right you will notice Vase. see examples of some of the different variations of Second Series Toriimatsu pistols, please click on one of these links: Nambu Established in 1951 by, These marks might or might not have been manufactured by the Noritake company. serial numbers on Chigusa pistols are the easy part: Japanese Kutani porcelain with enamel decoration. Type 14s bearing the Nagoya Arsenal mark, which looks sort of like a top-heavy

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