Restoring Japanese Pistol
Many many years ago (about 30) I found this pistol in the jungle on the island of Luzon. I thought maybe soaking it in Kroil and then giving it a quick cold blue would make it good as new. Ya think? [:D]
The magazine is still in and just a "bit" stuck so I haven't been able to see if it is still loaded. Anyone know if there are any industrial x-ray machines, like they use to check for defect cracks in girders that could penetrate enough to answer that question. If that is too expensive, I can live with the mystery another 30 years.
The magazine is still in and just a "bit" stuck so I haven't been able to see if it is still loaded. Anyone know if there are any industrial x-ray machines, like they use to check for defect cracks in girders that could penetrate enough to answer that question. If that is too expensive, I can live with the mystery another 30 years.
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You're about 3 days too late with this post. [;)] 0 -
Yeah. [:D] Thought of that when I mentioned restoring.
But the rest is true. It's amazing what is still laying around over there in the jungle. I also got a very rusty Samurai sword and scabbard, the condition courtesy of it being dropped in the bushes by the probably deceased owner and left in a very warm and humid climate for 40 years. But I have already confirmed it is one of the factory made military issues, and not some 16th century million dollar artifacts. Too bad. Still, it does make a nice souvenir.
But, still, I would be interested in finding out if this sucker is still loaded. The magazine does actually move a tiny bit, but I'm afraid I'll destroy it if I pull too hard trying to get it out.0 -
Considering what pistol it is, and what condition it's in now, it's probably safer than when brand new.[:D][;)] The Type 94 Nambu was never known for being very user-friendly.[;)] 0 -
Yea, those 94s could be fired without pulling he trigger.[:0],,I would assume it is loaded BUT, I doubt if anything is capable of moving to fire a round.and I would bet that he rounds are in the same shape...Quite a piece of history![:)] 0 -
I have seen X-rays of guns that clearly show the bullets in the magazine; the lead is more radio opaque than the steel of the gun.
Finding somebody to do it for you and paying for his time will be the trick.0 -
Cool find. Would love to see pics of the sword too. 0 -
You might check with an automotive machine shop, they may know where this type of x-ray is available and how much it will set you back. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by Fatstrat
Cool find. Would love to see pics of the sword too.
Okee doke. Here you go. No, I'm not the one who scrubbed it "clean". The little Negrito native who found it for me did that at his hut before I arrived. He said the original handle material had rotted off too, so he had replaced it with carabao (water buffalo) horn.0 -
NCO sword...jungle finds from a dead jap no doubt. 0 -
Great pices of history! 0
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