Springfield Armory Museum - Collection Record
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Title: | PISTOL, SIGNAL - JAPANESE SIGNAL PISTOL 35MM SN# 3038 |
Maker/Manufacturer: | TOKYO ARSENAL |
Date of Manufacture: | |
Eminent Figure: | |
Catalog Number: | SPAR 2326 |
Measurements: | OL: 21.5CM 8 1/2" BL: 12CM 4 3/4" |
Object Description:
JAPANESE SIGNAL PISTOL 35MM SN# 3038
Manufactured by Tokyo Arsenal, Tokyo, Japan - Single-shot tip-down signal pistol of steel construction with wood grips. Blued finish, lanyard ring with regulation Japanese pistol lanyard attached. Weapon is complete with lanyard cord 37" long and in good condition.
Markings:
Frame: Row of Japanese characters with the number 3038 below them. First Japanese character is believed to be the Tokyo Arsenal mark.