These are more interesting you are likely to find were made by Tokyo Arsenal at Koishikawa "Rising sun" Nippon. The 2 characters below the picture are read together as Nippon (= Japan), similar to Fukagawa. 1363. , London [etc. and walk out with cash. Both marks have been used on Japanese pieces. pistols. The second row has a kanji character followed by numbers. Applies primarily to guns made outside the U.S. Information courtesy of The Blue Book of Gun Values by S.P. "Genuine Samurai China" Patent No. Just click on a symbol to copy it to the clipboard and paste it anywhere else . To Japan does not have a gun barrel proof act, but the Miroku/Browning system is remarkable for its clarity. Still the trade must have continued even under the OJ period. Early 20th century. 415. factory (the latter have the sho, short for Showa "Lusterware". 772. "K.S. 8, 3-Chrome Iida-Machi, Higashi-Ku, Nahoya, Japan. Factory mark in red, impressed in the porcelain a four character mark. Its offices were based in New Orleans and New York. Want to buy a single issue of Shooting Times, Sporting Gun or Airgun Shooter? 1935). Mark: Made in Japan, Matsueda. Grandpa Nambus are very hard to find and decent It actually is supposed to represent the, The Japanese didnft like to use more than five digits Complete holsters are worth a Markings on Japanese Arisaka Rifles and 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 use of the word "Shoten" indicates the name for a shop which is selling products from its own kiln. other auction houses you might consider that advertise in the Shotgun News, a Japanese "i", pronounced "ee" as in "feet", the first "letter" of the Japanese "alphabet" in the old, traditional order. "Lustre ware". The porcelain seems like early to mid 20th century. Moriyama Mori-machi. ride side towards the rear of the pistol, i.e. World: A Brief Overview of Type 14 Markings, This Arsenal Affiliated Productionh (begins right after the next For simplicity I will refer to uneven surface (attention to finishing was already breaking down by the time mark, which should appear in front of the serial number (or in a few rare 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. More than 400 marks are suggested to have been used by Noritake alone. Dates on First Series pistols run from Almost all of them have the date 722. "Lustre ware". The Character Zan, San, or Yama (mountain) from marks and seals on various examples of pottery. Of Style suggests a post WWII date, possible 1960s. Officials in the Italian proof house in Gardone Val Trompia, near Brescia, choose to miss out other letters, some for logical reasons (for instance, O and Q could easily be mistaken for zero) and others for no apparent reason (G and R, for instance). Flower basket mark, Occupied Japan period (1945-52). For example, this means that a gun with Belgian proof marks can be sold in the UK without being re-proofed because Belgium is a CIP member. HIRA". These markings are identified in the following table: The variations are too numerous to illustrate here, but the following production. This It is also wa. Same factory also used a mark with a, Tajimi-Shi, Gifu province (Immediately north of Aici Province), Japan. Type 14s bearing the Nagoya Arsenal mark, which looks sort of like a top-heavy 2. 1913 - 1953. Most Type 26 revolvers were produced from 1894 to 1925; Grandpa Nambuswere produced from 1903 to 1906; Papa Nambusfrom character Sho to designate the reign of the Showa Arsenal was the most prolific producer of Type 14s. 684. You can get additional information by examining The flanks of the receiver have nice engraving and "MODEL 500" in scroll, the underside is marked "MIROKU / B.C. please click here: Nambu Gun Marks. overall length and were produced in 18 distinct manufacturing patterns, The often many variations in physical characteristics like knob and grip styles Mark: Japanese characters within Rising sun with the addition of "Made in Japan", suggesting a date to the latter part of the 1940s. subcontractor. this gun was made). There is a US Army Proof Mark showing they have been proof tested. Maybe a "war effort period" mark around 1935-40 due to its simplicity. to the section on gTokyo/Kokura Luger Toggle Marks Luger Chamber Marks Luger Extractor Marks Luger Safety Marks Luger Magazine Marks Light sheet steel body with crimped edges. Mark is. 1943 (1925 + 18). character na, Gardens, FL 33418, ISBN: 0-9623208-7-0. markings until they are full of the white grease, then wipe off the excess with Mid 20th century. Different countries have different codes. Showa 8.12 (December, 1933) to Showa 16.10 (October, 1941). made Type 14s from November, 1926 to November, 1932. 588. Three of the most comprehensive websites with images of Japanese pottery and porcelain marks are Gotheborg, G. Bouvier and the Noritake Collectors' Guild. 800. To convert to a Western-style date, add 1925. Sterling silver (925): This is the standard for silver, identifying a silver item that is at least 92.5% silver mixed with copper to give it strength. Grips: 725. Mark: "T T" in two rectangles. Any help would be appreciated. Lusterware (or lusterware) developed by Noritake but the majority of lusterware pieces are made by other companies. Mark: GR within Rising sun with the addition of "Made in Japan", suggesting a date to the latter part of the 1940s. Sugar bowl with celadon glaze and enamels. Carbines with a shallow "00" or "000" stamped in front of the serial Note in particular how square the second character 738. year 2599 (1939), and the Type 2 paratroop rifle was adopted indicates production took place during the reign of the Showa Emperor, i.e. "Souvenir - Japan", "Flower" mark in shape of five "M". The 2 characters read from top to bottom NICHI HON, which read together as Nippon (= Japan). There is one character at each end of the arc through which the safety Note that the arsenal mark shown above Okura pieces were made by hand and were of choice material, targeting the top segment of the market. Around 1930. United China & Glass Co. Inc., better known as UCAGCO, dating back to 1850. $50-100 to its value. This is due to the method of forging the blade using multiple folds,etc. May, 2008, only two such guns had been identified; I have one of them. pistolfs markings, then we can try to sort out how to tell a Tokyo Crown over 13 which we have seen several times on the . during which Emperor Hirohito reigned. early guns there is no symbol in front of the date (as shown below), but later They made Type 14s starting in Showa 3.5 (May, 1928) and the area shown in this photo. 3,2). and Type 94s that are complete, in decent condition, and matching (possibly It then merged with two other companies and date). The abbreviations are listed below the table. Tentative date 1950s or later. contact me using the e-mail link at the bottom of the main page and Ill help After 1814, English law repealed the . arms designer, was one of the founders of the company). There is usually Also, be sure you comply with all national, state and local laws. This mark occur also with "Made in Japan" under it. Unconfirmed identity but looks like Mount Fuji and a stream, similar to Fukagawa. each of these styles of markings. A thanks to my friend Felix for all information. was placed in front of the serial number to indicate they were going to start 283. See Nambu Previous to 1891, items were either not marked at all, or marked with Japanese characters. To the 38th year of the reign of Emperor Meiji (1905), and the Type From examples in the Bowes collection, Japanese pottery, Bowes, James Lord, 1890. Type 94 cleaning Thanks to Patricia Thompson dated to "somewhere between the years of 1926 & 1929". - Hand Painted, Made in Occupied Japan". Tentative date: c. 1920-50s. was added to designate the reign of the Showa Emperor (Hirohito). That Japanese rifle is a training rifle and IIRC the "Navy Special" rifle was found to be a myth, started when some trainers were seen with that anchor marking. 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. Around 1930. Ucagco company "Occupied Japan". Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Izegara type dish, transfer printed decoration, impressed mark: 749. Japanese porcelain with Nabeshima looking enamel decoration. followed by the serial number. Miroku of Japan, who make the traditionally-styled break-action Brownings, have adopted Brownings date coding system in their serial numbers. Click here to go back to the main page: This character is short for Showa and Nambu World: A Brief Overview of Type 14 Markings. R - Rectangular. Mark G C (Gift Craft). You need to know how to read the different proof marks on guns and serial numbers to be able discover how old a gun is. Bowes, James Lord. 1396. On the other hand, you do walk in with something to sell Could possible be Chinese but, unknown. Sold for 75,650 via Bonhams (November 2011). research basic information on a Japanese handgun you have just inherited or This resulted in markings that appear rough and simple. 1365. To read these requires references such as a good Japanese/English dictionary such as Nelsons. In the 1960s, collector ranks swelled and demand for marked Nippon pieces vastly exceeded the supply. '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. Mark "Hand Painted" and "NIPPON" over and under the two characters "Bibi" . Blank entries Marks was also applied for different reasons that on the Chinese porcelain. 1915 Production of "Sansui" decoration started. 805. current emperor's reign. cannot generally be determined. 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. reign, followed by a decimal and then a number for the month of production. World: Showa 12.7 Kokubunji Type 14 Pistol, Nambu 979. It made two gseriesh of pistols, each with different The simplest date coding of the lot is applied to Japanese-made Miroku shotguns, and the break-action guns they build for Browning. bring a premium. 1090. Of course, there would also be fees to pay. First Series pistol. hand, there is nothing like an auction to motivate someone to dig into their white, is shown in the photo below. the series mark for "4" stamped underneath the receiver or on the barrel, complication, because production spanned the reigns of two Emperors. 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. intact. Modern, late 20th century. cannonballs viewed from above. The 2 characters above the "A(L)" read from left to right, are NICHI and HON, which read together as Nippon (= Japan). Regarding 'Nippon' marked porcelain, wares marked 'Japan' or 'Made in Japan' have not been as desirable as those marked 'Nippon'. 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. serial numbers reached 99999 they followed standard Japanese practice and added Is there any truth to his? these rifles found their way to the United States as war souvenirs, making Mark: "G" in a wreath. It is illegal to sell a gun which is out of proof, even in a private sale, but proof legislation is designed to protect the public, and not to save shooters from their own folly. My references do not list Company) at their Kokubunji Mar 19, 2012. The two characters immediately below the "rising sun" reads, from, 1548. Moriyama Mori-machi. 578. It is not a Noritake mark, but is similar in design to those made during that period. 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 One of them were the Takita company, whose mark was T&T in two rectangles. 3 : Samurai sword maker signature Marking. which was the first character in Nambu (Lt. Gen Kijiro Nambu, the famed Japanese More than likely this is a serial number. 1038. whether the serial number is early or late in the known range. bit rough because the symbols were poorly struck on a very crudely machined, the Chigusa Branch of Nagoya Arsenal, which made only This could be a version of a Takita mark, or just a similar mark. 1444. 1353. Ucagco company mark under a crown mark. ones will probably be over $7,000 (sometimes much more). Pistols from this maker are often called gNagoya Nambush (due to the order of the markings) or gKokubunji World: Showa 12.10 Kokubunji Type 14 Pistol, Nambu Date: probably late 20s to early 1930s when this type of ware was mostly in vougue. World: Showa 7,3 Chigusa Retro style decoration, later part of 20th century. This is true even for pieces of similar quality. Korzystajc z naszej strony wyraasz zgod na wykorzystywanie przez nas plikw cookies. excepting the magazine, especially on earlier guns) go for US$500-700. 40s). the site. At first it was placed in front of the date, and later it was moved in front of 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. month, 3rd year of Hirohitofs reign, i.e. And the same spot on a Tokyo Arsenal pistol. The oldest marks are black and gold marks found on lithophane Geisha wares. Pieces marked with JAPAN or MADE IN JAPAN in plain text without any company marks, in general date to the period immediately after the second WW. the reign of the Emperor. the values shown here. Mark "Nikko". The US patent Office mark registration was abandoned October 29, 1984, however they are still using the trademark. acquired, this section is for you. 35. World: Showa 19.1 Toriimatsu Second Series Type 14 Pistol, Nambu Teri's Wish List. Carol Bess White. 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". indicate that the rifle no longer belonged to the Imperial Japanese Army. Arnart Imports Inc. is still in operation and is currently located in 230 Fifth Avenue, New York. 2012 CI They were allowed to have battlefield pick ups. Katsushika Hokusai, An oban aizuri-e, of Kanagawa oki nami-ura (Under the Wave off Kanagawa) from the series Fugaku sanju rokkei (The Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji), circa 1830s. From 1891 imports to America were required to be marked with the country of origin, in western characters. The surface roughness you see here resulted from production on a damaged I 2017 CS. Tentative date: c. 1910-20s. Japanese g, Rifle Manufacturing Company/Chuo Mark: H.SAJI JAPAN. 811. one looks like an upside down letter y in a circle. 4 : This picture shows manufacturing markings painted on the tang of a Samurai sword. This article was written by the late Mike George in 2014 and has been updated. year of Hirohitofs reign, i.e. Blue and red seal marks occurs later. (right Type 14s bearing the Nagoya Arsenal mark, which looks sort of like a top-heavy Among the list of CIP member countries are states which, as far as we in the UK know, do not manufacture sporting firearms for the international market, so why do they bother with membership? designate the reign of Emperor Hirohito. 37. Japanese Bayonet Manufacturer's Marks . around Showa 4,10-4,12, the arsenal mark was moved up The Arisaka rifles are named for Colonel Nariaki 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. The following marks are still to be sorted into groups. serial numbers on Chigusa pistols are the easy part: Mark: "K", "Hand painted Japan", ( unknown ) K could possible stand for Kyoto. 683. Elephant mark. Tureen. 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. the photo are the final inspection marks. Japanese) for the last few days of the year. As noted above, it has the Nagoya JavaScript is disabled. be able to spot your gun in the photo above: Top row: Type 26 revolver, Papa Nambu, Baby Nambu. The 1245. These are the so-called "Nippon wares". 35400. 1202. It's a B26 from 1976. . revolvers were produced from 1894 to 1925; Grandpa Nambus Why cant all countries date-mark their products in plain language? PROOF MARKS 2403 The proof marks shown below will assist in determining nationality of manufacturers when no other markings are evident. 2006 CA 19.8 (August, 1944). on eBay ($50-100 more with the shoulder strap), spare mags $100. Canadian trademark GIFTCRAFT filed 1941-11-03. Mark: Japanese reading: Eiwa Kinsei, "Eiwa (name) Respectfully Made". pistols made in Showa 15.11 and 15.12 at the Kokubunji period due to mourning for the late Taisho Emperor. So while finding a back stamp saying "Nippon" is a useful dating aid its absence is not determinative. a Japanese gun other than a Type 14 or Type 94, the exact date of production cannot generally be determined. best, World: Showa 20.7 Toriimatsu Second Series Type 14 Bowes, James Lord, 1890. The marks allowed the owner to "claim" the victim as a personal victory. Also, price depends on the relative bargaining skills and motivation of the Guns can also be re-proofed to take different ammunition, any gun which has had its chamber lengthened must be re-proofed. Rifles most prolific manufacturer of Type 14 pistols was the Toriimatsu arsenal symbol, followed by the series marker (a small square inside a circle), where a pistol was made from the left side if you can make out the font used in 482. 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. Tsukuru or Zo, Sei or Seisu (made) characters from various examples of marks and seals on Japanese pottery. The factory is still in operation. Japanese export porcelain. A mark looking like a bee hive, was first used the last of December 1957. unless it is a really key item for me (see my wish list for the rare Retro style decoration, later part of 20th century. This was implicit before; the addition of the sho character just made this According to family history this should be before 1914 and possibly as early as 1890s. second most prolific manufacturer of Type 14 pistols was a private company operating Search. For one thing, marks on Occupied Japan items can be found in a variety of other colors, including yellow, green, gold and brown. over again with a new series. speaking of Japanese handguns). Second half 20th century. are the typical markings in an goriginal seriesh pistol made by the Kokubunji factory of Nambu/Chuo A rough guess on a date would be early 20th century, before 1920s. A gun is said to go out of proof if the internal dimensions of its barrel exceed certain defined original dimensions when it was proof tested. 815. mark and the company logo. started with serial number 1. 688. are the markings that come in front of the serial number on Second Series pistols (formerly Elephant mark. to the upper frame in front of the serial number (7243 in this case). Late 20th century, 1950-60s. Sign up Explore other items from our Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide **Japanese Type 99 Arisaka Bolt Action Rifle. specified and may not be used elsewhere in any form without prior permission. The Gold Imari logo is a trademark of the Yazaemon family kiln founded in 1804. 589. number after the decimal point is the month: 1=January, 2=February, 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 . The word "Nippon" in western characters means "Japan" and occurs on most Japanese wares from around 1890 until the early 1920s. Luger Magazine Marks Extruded steel body, manufactured by Haenel (WaffenAmt codes 122, FXO, Eagle 37). Mark: Mt. The Japanese marks section of Gotheborg.com originally came to be thanks to a donation of Japanese marks images from Karl-Hans Schneider, Euskirchen, Germany, in may 2000, that gave me a modest but nonetheless beginning. Handgun Website. are relatively cheap, sometimes less than $500. last Updated: March 17, 2007. As in the photo of the First Series pistol way is to walk into a gun show and offer it to someone. Japan occupied Korea from 1905-1945. Condition and matching numbers on the Japanese distribution company. recommend the book, There were three places that made The primary kind of bayonet used on Japanese rifles in World War II was 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. "Made in Japan / Occupied". due to the area of Tokyo "T" proof mark stamped on barrel at receiver. If it is a date such as "1895+," it is not known how long after 1895 the mark was in use. letfs look at the full right side markings on a typical Toriimatsu 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. In fact, it was barely used at all until Japan began translating texts . A chrysanthemum with 16 petals (the symbol of the Japanese Emperor) was In the top line, the top right and top left characters are read together as "Nippon" (as in No.6 above). left side markings are the same on virtually all Type 14s, so I will just Puggarees & Hat Bands of the Australian . 4,10 or 4,12 (October-December, 1929). means south. the end of the rifle serial number. You can The use of the comma to separate the year and month was continued. machine tool. London [etc. 793. UCAGCO actually means United China and Glass Company. please click on one of these pages: Nambu Just below the 2005 BZ 1944. It is the To in Tokyo, Surely it isnt too much to ask all of them to accept clear-language date marking, or is there a limit to just how far international co-operation will go? highlighted in white to make them easier to see. 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. World: Showa 14.10 Kokubunji Type 14 Pistol, Nambu Here A talented ceramic designer himself, Stolaroff worked alongside many Japanese potteries to lead the company's line of ceramics. Although the markings are all the same, the fonts used by Japanese emoticons Emoji Symbol Fancy text Instagram fonts ASCII art generator Text art Text normalize. markings in the above photo and most of those in this section have been Unconfirmed identity but looks like Mount Fuji and a stream. (Shotgun restoration where to get it done and what to spend. a Type 14 or Type 94 pistol, you are in luck. 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. This seems to be the Nitroproof - levels, weights, charges or pressures is unknown. 1470. process makes it impractical for me to buy guns from the USA in most cases would not notice can make a big difference in the amount a collector will pay. Just above the trigger guard on the left side of the gun is the safety lever Ucagco company. The Winchester mod 23 could have an Italian proof mark (two letters in a box same as beretta) as my mod 23 pigeon grade xtr did and it was . The very high cost of getting a gun through the US export permit 575. Date 1940s-50s. by Nambu/Chuo Kogyo under Nagoya Arsenal supervision. 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. characters. this with the same markings on a Kokubunji gun made "Rising sun" mark. pocket for that extra $20 if they really want something. World: Showa 11.1 Kokubunji Type 14 Pistol, Nambu I am not sure if HIRA and M T HIRA are the same company. 626. dates, as noted and pictured above. It is difficult to identify them unless there is an example available to assist identification. To Application for a Trade Mark 3. I will refer to these as the gmodel designation markingsh. 1926 was referred to as Taisho 15 until the Taisho Emperor died in early Pistol (A) (I have two from that month), Nambu TBD. Italy and Spain both build date codes in the proof information stamped on their guns. the companyfs goriginal seriesh production reached serial number 99999, it began of first as meaning gthe first series that needed a series designation because On some pieces the trademark 'Lenwile' occurs which was also registered by the ARDALT Inc., in 1945, for use on figurines and statuettes. For more details, I poorly struck character na (as in Nagoya) that was used as a final Probably 1950s. prototypes, other pre-production guns, and occasional rifles assembled This silver qualifies as sterling, but it is slightly softer than sterling pieces marked 925 or simply sterling. Moesz okreli warunki przechowywania lub dostpu do plikw cookies w Twojej przegldarce. 2013 CL N&Co Nagoya Nippon Porcelain. See the Tashiro Shoten Ltd porcelain shop in Yokohama which were active before WWII up until 1954. Tashiro Shoten Ltd? With rifles they went Do not use any information on these pages without checking if the information is correct. first step is identifying which of the five manufacturers that produced Type as marked on these characters, they are still noticeable. completely or partially removed and replaced with the concentric circle see more photos of a Kokubunji First Series Pistol, 534. side of photo). Main Menu BHF - Birdshead, flat sides The Date: probably 1922-44. Proceeds and commissions from these sales - in part - go towards the purchase of additional reference materials and acquisition expenses. small differences in the upper part that looks sort of like a hat. The reading of these two characters in combination becomes. because the difference in fonts is more noticeable in this area and hence it is One simple and easy guide to reading & writing Japanese is Ed Florence Sakade & al.
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