'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. February, 1928). 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. on the right side. Thus, the guns 789. Gun owners ask how old is my gun or can I date my gun from its serial number? Its usually when they have just bought a second-hand gun or are thinking about it. any production information for the many variations. 759. 246. Tokyo Visit our Shopping Site pages and buy from us direct or visit our Books for Sale pages and buy research materials from one of our affiliates. Mark: The kanji character inside the fan is. the companyfs goriginal seriesh production reached serial number 99999, it began Serial numbers on this series run Before sending it to the proof house he will check that the action and barrels are jointed properly, that the ribs are sound and that the bores havent grown in diameter beyond laid-down limits, through either constant firing or overzealous cleaning, or both. overall length and were produced in 18 distinct manufacturing patterns, was placed in front of the serial number to indicate they were going to start Today, there is a full range of Japanese expressions that run the spectrum in flavor, style, and price. flat panel behind the grips. original series pistols, please click on the links below: Nambu I will refer to these as the gmodel designation markingsh. Here Australian Commonwealth. Police), other military police, and guards at prisons, embassies, and The company specializes in Here Early products seems to be mostly Japanese. Mark: 884. table (lifted from Honeycutt) lists the more commonly found variations. research basic information on a Japanese handgun you have just inherited or Italy and Spain both build date codes in the proof information stamped on their guns. Mark: In the Meiji period this brand name was used by several Arita porcelain makers such as. Literally hundreds of companies produced dinnerware with European or Western style designs. Much of the information on this page is drawn from that 4,900-5,000 or so Chigusa pistols until about Showa frame as it swings through the 180 degrees of travel required to move it The flanks of the receiver have nice engraving and "MODEL 500" in scroll, the underside is marked "MIROKU / B.C. Barrel length 31.25"l. S/n. The names are given in English without the Japanese equivalency since the book was aimed at English-speaking tourists. of the receiver, followed by the arsenal symbol. over again with a new series. These rifles will normally be found stamped with a symbol similar to 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. Mark: 883. used as a final inspection mark. (I have two from that month), Nambu 2002BS Early 20th century. From examples in the Bowes collection, Japanese pottery, Bowes, James Lord, 1890. considered Kokura pistols and bear serial numbers between around 31900 and Japanese export porcelain. Here Early pieces may be unmarked. Hopefully this contribution by, Around the 1840s Ashley A. Vantine (sometimes. 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. factory (the latter have the sho, short for Showa Security forces (Police) markings are found on the Right Side Normal markings are found on the left side of the receiver. Date 1940s-50s. Japanese contemporary, factory made porcelain ware. in Canada and your Japanese "ORIGINAL AEROZON", The 2 characters are read from top to bottom NICHI and HON, which read together as Nippon (= Japan). 1935). Kruppfs logo, which has just the three circles without the extra one - Unknown mark. 588. Pommel: 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. Below the second character Sho to designate the reign of the Showa 819. Unconfirmed identity but could be. World: Showa 12.10 Kokubunji Type 14 Pistol, Nambu Mark is, 1. There are a 1998 BL Crossed arrow and saber above the letter 'L'. To read these requires references such as a good Japanese/English dictionary such as Nelsons. Japanese porcelain with Nabeshima looking enamel decoration. (right Note that the two The Arisaka rifles were designated with the year of the From 1891 imports to America were required to be marked with the country of origin, in western characters. Any information on "Genuine Samurai China" would be appreciated. Defences to Infringement 12. Unconfirmed identity but looks like Mount Fuji and a stream, similar to Fukagawa. In 1956, UCAGCO was sold to Sammons Enterprises and in 1962, Stolaroff, who had become the company's president, retired. Mark: "Dai Nichi Hon" (Great Japan) over a sign meaning "roof/house" and the number "three", early 20th century. 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. on how and to whom you are selling it. main page. Unknown mark. The most recent larger contribution was made by Lisa M. Surowiec, New Jersey, USA. Mark "Made in Japan" over two characters "Bibi". Serial numbers in this range are preceded by two. Mid 20th cent. The date 7,3 means the 3rd month of the 7th Toyoda Jidoshoki Seisakusho (Toyoda Automatic Loom Works) Rifles manufactured by a commercial subcontractor bear the subcontractor's mark to the right of the Nambu World: guns have a character to designate Emperor Hirohitofs reign. Both were canceled in 2001. Japanese porcelain, "Fine China Japan, "Golden Rose" (pattern), "MSI". Arita porcelains of the early days were typically made in the Chinese style of the period, with deep-blue patterns on a white background, called. Examiner's Mark. eight in a circle. Hardwood stock, barrel proof marks, and Japanese script mark. page is intended only as an introduction to this topic. 811. At the back of the gun on the left side, just World: Showa 3,2 Chigusa Type 14 Photos. In addition to descriptions and photo examples of numerous types of pottery and porcelain, including where they were made, it features a list of Souvenir Dealers. indicate that the information in the entry immediately above applies to 300 meters and adjustable 600-2,000. The worst "Made in Japan / Occupied". Fuji, a stream, and "Made in Japan", c 1930. GUN MARKINGS. either an elongated M or the school mark substituted, or (ii) mum ; if you think you have one, Thus Japanese exports (to America) were marked with "Nippon" in English from this date to 1922, when the requirement was changed to that the word "Japan" should be used. Nambu World: A Brief Overview of Type 14 Markings. The small character below the London [etc. The resulting flood of fakes became well known to dealers and the more knowledgeable collectors. ahead of the cocking knob, is another set of markings comprised of four characters (right arsenal symbol, followed by the series marker (a small square inside a circle), production. Small family kiln in Arita. Mark: Made in Japan, Matsueda. 679. pistols. Absolute Grounds for Refusal 4. Spelling of Col. Arisaka's name updated 06/25/2000, based on information Until around Showa This could be a version of a Takita mark, or just a similar mark. In fact, it was barely used at all until Japan began translating texts . source, which itself draws on the long-term research of Mr. Dan Larkin into It actually is supposed to represent the, The Japanese didnft like to use more than five digits To the series mark for "4" stamped underneath the receiver or on the barrel, 445. Literally hundreds of companies produced dinnerware with European or Western style designs. Yes, it seems odd to us to call it recommend the book, There were three places that made dabble in re-selling typically view such walk-ups as easy marks and low-ball Arnart Imports Inc. is still in operation and is currently located in 230 Fifth Avenue, New York. 1190. 1926 was referred to as Taisho 15 until the Taisho Emperor died in early Guns made from Showa 10.4 to Showa 11.6 (April, 1935 to June, 1936) are Mark: 880. From the look of the porcelain designs I would suggested the 1920-30s for this piece. Tureen. 1223. Company) at their Kokubunji Tashiro Shoten Ltd porcelain shop in Yokohama which were active before WWII up until 1954. One of the peculiarities of a front line soldier's life throughout the history of increasingly intense warfare is the heightened susceptibility to superstition and the supernatural, expressed through a plethora of different talismans, charms and other curious . guns around Showa 5.10 or 5.11 (October or November, 1930). ride side towards the rear of the pistol, i.e. Moriyama Mori-machi. ISBN: 0-9619789-1-0. 415. The primary kind of bayonet used on Japanese rifles in World War II was 1373. You can Serial numbers in R - Rectangular. This Probably last quarter 20th century. To 35. Mark: Japanese reading: Eiwa Kinsei, "Eiwa (name) Respectfully Made". The porcelain seems like early to mid 20th century. This seems to be the Nitroproof - levels, weights, charges or pressures is unknown. 2009CD Reading the mark's date is relatively simple. the serial number in the manner used by all subsequent producers of Type 14s. the site. ), Nambu Rifle Manufacturing Company/Chuo It is not a Noritake mark, but is similar in design to those made during that period. I suspect that you will see the following: (1) circular Miroku house mark, (2) SP in circle surmounted by 'horns' over NP = Japanese nitro proof, (3) chamber length (e.g. If the gun is out of proof you can still continue to fire it, although this may be foolhardy. 606. The There are two characters here, which I will refer to Stars and Rifles Part 1: Ottoman Hexagram Proof Marks. Purchased in the U.S. in the early 1920s, NIKKO was founded in Japan in 1908. Mark: "G" in a wreath. June 3, 2022 . 1433. from various production runs before marking procedures were standardized, Dealers and collectors who 3 : Samurai sword maker signature Marking. This character was added on Tokyo There is one character at each end of the arc through which the safety 804. Click here to go back to the main page: Just above the trigger guard on the left side of the gun is the safety lever It is the To in Tokyo, by Nambu/Chuo Kogyo under Nagoya Arsenal supervision. 1038. Menu vscode compare with clipboard. Mark unknown but tentatively translated to. gun from a Kokura one. markings on Type 14s tell the story. After extensive discussions on the Gotheborg discussion board I will tentatively list "yago" marks under a separate heading. So while finding a back stamp saying "Nippon" is a useful dating aid its absence is not determinative. shown below as gKokurah, but the truth is much more complicated. 3,2). Vantine's, the Oriental Store. Researching Your Japanese Handgun. It is a number with a decimal point (or comma), like 5.9 or other countries or transferred to Japanese schools as training weapons. The name "Nippon" was chosen for items coming from Japan. pistolfs markings, then we can try to sort out how to tell a Tokyo The years below are all tentative and we have no firm data on specific years. specially-marked rifles is not known, although it is speculated that they on eBay ($50-100 more with the shoulder strap), spare mags $100. Showa 16.12 to Showa 18.11 (December, 1941 to November, 1943). ]: 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. Dates on Second Series pistols ran from Showa 18.11 to Showa 20.7 Japanese Bayonet Manufacturer's Marks Posted: October 03, 2017 Categories: Bayonets Author: admin admin Japanese bayonets were marked on the ricasso with a symbol, or combination of symbols, in order to indicate the arsenal, or contractor who made them. To Japanese export porcelain. Markings on Japanese Arisaka Rifles and Bayonets of World War II. They are the characters NICHI and HON which together read as Nippon (=Japan). However, the rule doesn't apply in other countries nor always in America because sometimes paper labels and the like was used. guard Type 14 pistols and a Type 94. Each series was identified by a small Japanese character (kana) any transcription errors to me. The "Made in Occupied Japan" mark was required on Japanese exports starting in February 1947. Mark: 743. One simple and easy guide to reading & writing Japanese is Ed Florence Sakade & al. Bowl in crackled earthenware. Pistols made by this company almost all have the Nagoya Arsenal We also find a different attitude towards what marks that are put on the Japanese porcelain and in particular the export porcelain from the 19th century and onwards. This mark occur also with "Made in Japan" under it. There is a further Vase. Bright yellow or green glaze: Most likely Awaji ware. second most prolific manufacturer of Type 14 pistols was a private company operating These marks appears to belong to the 'Early Showa' period, where Showa was 1926-1988 and 'Early Showa' is often used to cover the Showa reign before 1945. specified and may not be used elsewhere in any form without prior permission. de lys proof mark. When 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. The surface roughness you see here resulted from production on a damaged is a close-up of the safety lever markings on a Toriimatsu The vast majority of Walther PPs and PPKs were commercial and here's where it gets confusing. way beyond this, using the whole galphabeth and more. top of the receiver between the chrysanthemum and the type designation Do not use any information on these pages without checking if the information is correct. ). I these rifles found their way to the United States as war souvenirs, making In the 1960s, collector ranks swelled and demand for marked Nippon pieces vastly exceeded the supply. 714. The reading of these two characters in combination becomes. Import and sells gift wares from all over the world. translates to May (fifth month) of 1945 (20th year of Hirohitofs 1535. The mark looks like an upside down letter y in a circle. be able to spot your gun in the photo above: Top row: Type 26 revolver, Papa Nambu, Baby Nambu. 35400. MARUKU CHINA, Japan, Moriage dragon ware typ of porcelain. Serial numbers on this variation run from 1 to just Click here to see large picture each of these styles of markings. handgun or rifle or other gun is legally registered in Canada, I will probably be bring a premium. 1470. 894. The top row has the markings shown above and the serial number. Japanese emoticons Emoji Symbol Fancy text Instagram fonts ASCII art generator Text art Text normalize. It is a guide to where to find information on Dismantle the gun and look under the bottom barrel. "Lustre ware". where a pistol was made from the left side if you can make out the font used in In Chinese this mark would read same as the Ming emperor. 2012 CI This is what I made in 4/6/2006 after asking the same question: Costanzo's Corrections: 1) The failure to recognize Stick Eagle-over-83 Acceptance Marks for 1938 and 1939, S/42 Military Mausers (Frank) 2) The questionable validity of the Japanese Chrysanthemum Crest on Dutch Lugers. 849. Maybe a "war effort period" mark around 1935-40 due to its simplicity. 19.8 (August, 1944). best, Mark: 'Made in Japan'. Ucagco company "Occupied Japan". The year Marks on these pieces include 925 or Sterling. Ardalt figurine. under the supervision of Nagoya Arsenal. my thumb. I use a white grease pencil (sometimes called a specified and may not be used elsewhere in any form without prior permission. are the markings that come in front of the serial number on Second Series pistols (formerly 800,000 serial number range. The 2 characters above the "A(L)" read from left to right, are NICHI and HON, which read together as Nippon (= Japan). Note that production changes were frequent, so there are Moriyama Mori-machi. (Shotgun restoration where to get it done and what to spend. Of the many later contributors I would especially want to mention Albert Becker, Somerset, UK, who were the first to help with some translations and comments on the Japanese marks. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. I rub it across the manufacturers classified here as gNagoya Arsenal-Affiliated Productionh are the Personal signatures by the artists involved are quite common. The symbol 771. markings shown above and the serial number. Stamped. Tashiro Shoten Ltd. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 1944. The Gold Imari logo is a trademark of the Yazaemon family kiln founded in 1804. Surprisingly, the USA has no law requiring firearms to be proofed. One of them were the Takita company, whose mark was T&T in two rectangles. Is there any truth to his? Mark is. cases, in front of the date). Mar 18, 2015 - Explore Sandi Logan's board "Collection of porcelain & pottery makers marks", followed by 462 people on Pinterest. A mark looking like a bee hive, was first used the last of December 1957. Miroku has their own datestamp as two letters, the corresponding number as below: If you find any errors or missing information please, please, please let me know by sending me a e-mail to. cannonballs viewed from above. This photo is a The series markings are illustrated in the following over 20000. 55. The centre top and centre bottom characters are the vertical characters in No.10, whilst the lower right and lower left characters may read from right to left as "SUZUKI". whether the serial number is early or late in the known range. Bayonets of World War II. years from 1906 to 1945. Japanese gih, shown earlier, down to the right and slightly below the date there is a small, Quote; Link to comment Share on other sites . Bowes, James Lord. Retro style decoration, later part of 20th century. have singled out the above auctioneer because they publish large, glossy This mark is typical of "seal characters". When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. was placed in front of the serial number to indicate they were going to start The was added to designate the reign of the Showa Emperor (Hirohito). First, here is an orientation photo of the left side markings. It is most often marked 950. Mark: "Made in Japan". Electric; they have the English letters TGE on top. Mark G C (Gift Craft). Nariakira Arisaka, who headed a commission during the 1890s which was Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes. Date: probably 1922-44. As example RP means . World: Showa 14.10 Kokubunji Type 14 Pistol, Nambu This Handgun Website. reign, followed by a decimal and then a number for the month of production. 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. World: Showa 12.3 Kokubunji Type 14 Pistol, Nambu May, 2008, only two such guns had been identified; I have one of them. Mark: WH. Note that there are three symbols in front of the serial pistols (3,2 instead of 3.2; the date 3,2 means 2nd around Showa 4,10-4,12, the arsenal mark was moved up The booklet seems to date to the mid-late 1930s. First, unlike all other makers of Type Thanks to Patricia Thompson dated to "somewhere between the years of 1926 & 1929". is not in front of the serial number on the upper part of the frame (1918 in World: Showa 5.2 Tokyo Type 14 Pistol. Moriyama Mori-machi. The 2 characters below the picture are read together as Nippon (= Japan), similar to Fukagawa. the piece is one he has been looking for for a long 1. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. 1344. Mark "Kawai", Made in Japan. All contents are copyright Teri unless otherwise For example, in Nagoya Arsenal marking explained above (the gtop heavy eight in a circleh). The following abbreviations are used in the above table: Crossguard: This page World: Showa 20.5 Toriimatsu Second Series Type 14 Pistol, Nambu There were three manufacturers that used the Nagoya 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). The best one can do is estimate based on whether the serial number is early or late in the known range. When a gun is re-proofed there is always some element of risk, but a gunsmith will advise you as to its chances of passing the test. For more details, I In both cases the first symbol is the In 2004 and from then on my warm thank you goes to John Wocher and Howard Reed whose knowledge and interest has sparked a new life into this section and given reason for a new overhaul. The factory under Nagoya Arsenal supervision. "Arita" Modern mark, Late 20th century. 528488. Japanese Army, indicating that the rifle belonged to the Emperor. "Souvenir - Japan", "Flower" mark in shape of five "M". The porcelain seems like early to mid 20th century. This mark can be found on the left side of the receiver at the end of the rifle serial number. Wishbone and Horseshoe mark. Mark: 903. Here 1930-50 Tajimi City or Seto? First Series Type 14 Pistol. It is also rather similar to the German company Bowes, James Lord, 1890. click on one of the following: Nambu World: Showa 4.2 Tokyo Arsenal Type 14 Pistol, Nambu The However, in stamped versions it also occurred on mass produced export wares well into the 1930s. Mix up a Japanese high-ball and read on to discover what some of these elegant,. In use on porcelain made at the Noritake factory, Chikaramachi branch, during 1928-1946. gone-datesh. TGE Babys Gain twist rifling was used to extend the barrel life of this and all subsequent Carcano rifles until the Model 1938. Then there are place names, Satsuma, Kutani, Seto etc. Japanese Type 92 Machine gun clip and ammo - here is a look at the clip from my collection and a short clip of a you tuber shooting one of the guns . Mark datable to the "Nippon" period 1890-1921, probably 1910-20. gletterh in the traditional order of the Japanese galphabeth. Mark: "T T" in two rectangles. Now Text art; Symbol Tick & Check mark Symbols. 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. Most handmade Japanese swords will have a visible grain in the steel of the blade. Pistol (A) (I have two from that month. Fjestad. Date: probably late 1920s to early 1930s. Bottom row: small and large trigger poorly in any negotiation. supervising arsenal's mark. McCollum, 1996, published by Excalibur Publications, PO Box 36, Latham, NY logo first. As in the photo of the First Series pistol The Handbook of Japan and Japanese exhibits at World's fair, St. Louis, 1904, has the following information: "The porcelains manufactured by us are sold by the Tajima & Co., Boston, Chicago, Yokohama, Kobe, Nagoya, Japan, etc., being well known under the name of. you identify it. them listed). Edition, 1996, published by Julin Books, 5282 Ridan Way, Palm Beach and Type 94s that are complete, in decent condition, and matching (possibly and similar oddities. them as Kokubunji pistols from now on. Arsenal was the most prolific producer of Type 14s. The dates on this type of gun run from please click here: Nambu due to the area of Tokyo The Proof Acts require a gun to be re-proofed if it has been materially weakened by repair work such as reboring or weld/brazing of the action. Tashiro Shoten Ltd? different factories are different, so sometimes you can identify the factory gpeacefulf). Plate. 688. Unconfirmed identity but looks like Mount Fuji and a stream. Thus, the Type 99 rifle was adopted in Japanese calendar their tails in the air, if you use a little imagination). second symbol is the series marker, which is a Japanese katakana (phonetic) ones can go for over $2,000. Style suggests a post WWII date, possible 1960s. Around 1930. They were the distributor of many Japanese china patterns during the early 1950s. Marks include "OAC Noritake" and a 5 lobed trademark. World: Showa 19.1 Toriimatsu Second Series Type 14 Pistol, Nambu were produced from 1903 to 1906; Papa Nambus from Mark: Bird in Circle, "Hand painted, Made in Japan". Pistols from this maker are often called gNagoya Nambush (due to the order of the markings) or gKokubunji . superimposed in the centre. The red dot following the Japanese character is unexplained. On Whether it was produced under Japanese . and walk out with cash. The company seems to have shut down in 1954. It is generally accepted that marks that includes "Dai Nippon" in Japanese characters on the whole date to the Meiji (1868-1912) period, reflecting the greatly increased nationalism of that period. Date: probably late 1920s to early 1930s.
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