{"product_id":"original-japanese-wwii-type-14-nambu-pistol-leather-holster-with-shoulder-strap-dated-1939","title":"Original Japanese WWII Type 14 Nambu Pistol Leather Holster with Shoulder Strap - dated 1939","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice original WWII Issue holster for the Japanese Nambu type 14 semi automatic pistol. It is constructed of thick leather leather with a hard shell lid which covers the pistol's grip as well as the spare ammunition compartment and firing pin pouch. There is also a flap cover the ammunition compartment, which is intact, and a loop inside to hold the combination cleaning rod take down tool. The rear of the holster has a belt loop, as well as two loops for a shoulder strap, which is still attached! We very rarely see these with an intact shoulder strap, or even a portion of one!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese holsters were originally marked inside the lid, and this example still has the original Japanese kanji markings! The top row definitely a date: \u003cstrong\u003e四 十 昭\u003c\/strong\u003e. This marking is written right to left, and would be read: SHOWA (current reigning emperor) Juu-Yon Nen (14th year of reign - 1939). Under this looks to be an arsenal or maker marking. There is also a paper label with the number \u003cstrong\u003e42938\u003c\/strong\u003e on it, possibly the serial number of the pistol it was issued with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe holster and strap are in good used condition, showing age and wear, but still in great shape. A great example, complete with tools and dated 1939!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39727991849029,"sku":"ONJRNC089","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONJRCN089__01.jpg?v=1642190430","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-japanese-wwii-type-14-nambu-pistol-leather-holster-with-shoulder-strap-dated-1939","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}