Item Description
Original Item: Only one Available. Now this is something we do not see every day. Made by the KAYABA SEISAKUSHO (Factory) between 1930 and 1945, only about 10,000 Double Barrel versions of the Type 90 were manufactured with a very poor survival rate. Firstly these were used on Aircraft and on Naval vessels and as History has shown us the Japanese were very determined fighters and did not surrender easily in fact most of the production run of these pistols ended up at the bottom of the Pacific ocean. Coupled with the fact that the returning G.I. were less inclined to repatriate a signal pistol when Japanese Officer's Swords and Nambu pistols were available, making these all the more difficult to encounter.
Serial number G-80-5332 is stamped on the top, however few other markings remain. 445 is stamped on several parts, part of the original serial number. Pistols kept in service post-war were usually scrubbed of their markings to remove any association with the Japanese Empire. The pistol is in nice condition retaining its black finish, one tiny piece of the left plastic grip is broken away at the top near the safety but hardly apparent. The 26.5mm barrels are each 4" in length, and the pistol 8" in overall length and because of its large grip and cocking lever, 7" tall. The pistol cocks and dry fires exactly as it should.
This example comes with its original leather holster, which retains several handwritten Japanese Kanji characters on the underside of the flap. The carrying strap is gone with small remnants at each side. The metal loop is retained, as is the strap that goes through it. The two belt loops are also retained, but the leather across the holster shows heavy wear, cracking, and crazing. The stitching of the body itself is also coming undone at one end due to the weight of the pistol.
The Double barrel signal Pistol is very scarce and finding one complete with the holster is like finding hen's teeth. This comes out of the woodwork and is ready to display.
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