going to shoot my japanese 14 in 8mm

You might want to think about taking the original, numbered firing pin and extractor out and replacing them with spares for shooting. I know 2 shooters who have broken both those parts with their initial range visits.

If you don't want to shoot the original ammo or corrosive ammo there is current ammo available.
https://www.buffaloarms.com/8mm-nam...ded-with-reformed-cases-box-of-50-amo8mmnambu
http://www.ammo-one.com/8mmNambu.html

Great looking gun, love the lanyard.

It is a little weak for a military cartridge, about the strength of the .380 Auto.

eastbank said:

I,m going to shoot one magazine of my hoard of original 8mm Japanese military WW 2 ammo in my model 14, I will clean it(I know its corrosive) after shooting it and put it away. I have heard its a weak cartage for military use.

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I recommend you do not shoot WW2 ammunition in your collectable pistol. You may blow it sky high!. Pull bullets, dump the powder, examine bullets and cases. If you see obvious corrosion, do not use the cases. If the powder glows, looks like dust, or is clumped like cotton candy, you can pat yourself on the back for not stupidly blowing your firearm to kingdom come!





Even if you don't see obvious signs of corrosion there still is risk with Japanese wartime cases not maintaining structural integrity.

Briansmithwins was "only" shooting 43 year old ammunition"

Well, had this happen today..

and you want to shoot 75 year old ammunition?

Yep, what Slamfire said. With what Nambus commanding such high prices these days, not to mention the risk of personal injury.

Old powder becomes unstable as it breaks down over time as well, which can affect the burn rate and lead to higher chamber pressures, as well as attacking the brass with the potential for case rupture.

Nice holster Oh heck nice pistol also, but you know that already..

Slamfire's report is even more a reason to shoot new production Nambu ammo like I suggested above. But some new ammo and be safe with that cool pistol.

I saw some Nambu ammo at the gunshow last weekend. It was newly manufactured. So it's definitely out there!

eastbank said:

I,ll have to rethink the shooting of the original 8mm and instead buy a few new made 8mm ammo to shoot.

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Forgot to mention, yes, gorgeous pistol!

estbank, it is a beautiful pistol wow, I haven't seen one in that condition in a long time.
Once in a while I see them at shows, but not in that shape.

While these Japanese Nambu pistols have their place in military history, I can’t say I’d be real excited about shooting one of these.

That bayonet looks as big as a sword. Maybe a Roman short sword.

I guess one of the good things of getting old, is that you sustain your concepts and tastes based on the times lived.
Very interesting piece of history.
Thank you eastbank.