This pistol was manufactured extremely early in production from May 1928 to October 1930. It does not have the SHOWA character preceding inspection date. Manufactured at the Koishikawa Arsenal in Tokyo. Has the "SHOWA 5.4" stamp on right side. Has the blade dovetail to base front sight; frame milled rear sight; polished bolt; early type knurled cocking knob with flat edges; nickel plated magazine with aluminum base (numbered to gun); beech wood grips (numbered to gun on both panels, stamped with 25 serrations); straw colored trigger assembly, sear bar, magazine safety; small trigger guard; has the Kanji character on right side frame; and safety on left side with drag line. Aside from some light high edge wear, pistol retains 95% or better of the original rust military blue finish. Near mint bore and perfect action. Obviously this pistol saw little to no use. Comes in an original leather holster, inside stamped with Japanese characters, extra firing pin, tool, and shoulder strap. All in excellent condition. This is a superb, all original, matching pre-war Nambu that would be hard to improve on. Serial Number-12373; Manufacturer-Japan; Model-Nambu Type 14; Caliber-8mm Nambu; Barrel Length-4 - 3/4"; FFL Status-Curio & Relic;