not too sure could anybody help me out??

[snorts gunpowder]

im new here so id like to say hi to all

right this is the story, somebody is trying to sell me a pistol and they clame that its a decommisioned gun, but im not too sure wether it is or not, maby its just a blank fireing gun, see i dont realy want to buy it if its just a blank fireing toy gun, id rather hav a decommisioned gun so at least maby it has a bit of history as you all can see by now i no zilch about guns so il explane what it looks like,
right!! on the top frount of the gun on the opposite side from were the empty case is ejected, it has the words printed (GAP kal 8 mm K)
and then under that it has printed (made in italy) and beside all that it has some sort of logo like a circle shape with an arrow going true it and on top of the arrow the letters (BBM) in tiny writing
and then on the same side on the handel at the botom it has a column wit the letters (BBM)
then on the oppiset side it has no writing anywere except on the handel in the same place as the other side except this time it says (GAP made in italy)
it comes in a plastic gun case and in it theres a brush for cleaning the barrel

im just wondering if anybody here would be able to help me out because like
i said i dont know **** about guns, and i would like to here from anybody who knows there stuf and would appreicate any help,
hope to here from yal soon
best regards

 

[Sam1911]

Anything handgun that says 8mm is more than likely a blank-firing replica.

Look at these sites:

http://www.8mmblankgun.com/
http://www.airgundepot.com/blank-firing-replica-guns-8mm.html
http://www.circlekb.com/page/CKCG/PROD/CABPR/CA38-650

8mm is about .31 caliber and there are no common (or even uncommon) handgun cartridges in that size.

-Sam

 

[hso]

I agree with Sam. Everything I find on 8mm pistols are all "starter" or blank-firing pistols that you can order off the internet.

Remember that you should spend some time reading here to educate yourself about handguns. Also note that we're very strict about following the law.

 

[azyogi]

the Jap nambu was 8X22mm? but he said Itialian, hmm Axis powers Japan and Italy were both members? Google nambu see if it looks right. never heard of italy making nambus

 

[Ron James]

But there are reproductions that at first handling , cannot be told from the real thing. I have a counterfeit Colt 1911, that when even gun people are told that it is a non firing replica, don't believe me. They have to take it apart to confirm it.

 

[Dr.Rob]

Never seen a Nambu marked with caliber. Sounds like a blank pistol.

 

[SDC]

Yes, "8mm K" stands for "8mm Knall", a blank cartridge (but there are tear-gas loadings in this cartridge sold in Europe). It's certainly not a "real" gun, but could still get you killed for waving it around in public, and is almost certainly only die-cast zinc.

 

[Jim K]

I think the OP is in the UK. A decommissioned gun is a real firearm that has been welded or otherwise rendered unfireable. But blank firing guns (most in 8mm Knall), are apparently allowed, though I don't know with what if any restrictions. (I can't believe that anything that even looks like a gun can be sold in the UK without police licenses, gun safes, hourly police inspections, etc.)

Jim