M4-Desert Camo Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I have a Nambu type 14 circa 1943 that I got from my dad who brought it back from the war. He was supposed to have it made inoperable but never did. Is it legal for me to own this thing? I'd like to bring it somewhere to see if it's shooting worthy and a value but not if I'm going to get into trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckcop Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Yes they're legal. Find a gunsmith who knows about them to check it out. Good luck finding ammo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sukhoi_fan Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 It's just a semi-auto pistol (which I'm sure qualifies as C&R), would could possibly be 'illegal' about it??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4-Desert Camo Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 Thanks guys .... that'a why I asked :-) Someone on Armslist has a bunch of 8mm. Not looking to fire it, looking to sell if the value is right or just frame and honor my dad who passed last year.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadDad Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Value, like just about anything, is based on the condition of the pistol and market timing. I have seen operable type 14s sell anywhere between $800 to $5200 over the past 5 years or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4-Desert Camo Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 RoadDad .... I sent you a PM, did you get it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadDad Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 (edited) Yep... and I sent a 5000 character reply last night... apparently you didn't get it and I didn't realize that I needed to tick the "save a copy to my sent box" before I sent it[ATTACH=CONFIG]1938[/ATTACH] EDIT: Maybe a moderator can dig it out? Edited February 13, 2013 by RoadDad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4-Desert Camo Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 Yep... and I sent a 5000 character reply last night... apparently you didn't get it and I didn't realize that I needed to tick the "save a copy to my sent box" before I sent it[ATTACH=CONFIG]1938[/ATTACH] EDIT: Maybe a moderator can dig it out? Thanks ... I did get your response, just didn't get any "alert" that I had PM when I logged in so I went looking for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadDad Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Whew... :Wiping sweat from my brow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadDad Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Back on topic... JMO here, and it is worth exactly what you paid for it... if you don't need the money, no matter what the value ... between $800 to $5200 .... I think you should do this: just frame and honor my dad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4-Desert Camo Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 I just went to my local gun shop (to see if they have a MR1), same place I got my M4. I asked one of the guys about the Nambu and he was very familiar with it, (WW2 buff) and he basically was saying the same thing that I should hang onto it. He advised not to sell it to a Gun Shop or Pawn Shop but offered to take a look at it and advise it's general condition, etc. He also mentioned not to fire it as it would decrease the value likely (not sure about that). I have no intentions of firing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadDad Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 He advised not to sell it to a Gun Shop or Pawn Shop Yes... yes... yes... offered to take a look at it and advise it's general condition, etc. He wants to play with it... He also mentioned not to fire it as it would decrease the value likely... Like it's never been fired before? [ATTACH=CONFIG]1942[/ATTACH] I have a flintlock pistol dated between 1645-1660 and have fired it multiple times... value hasn't dropped a cent... Just don't alter the condition of the pistol and the value will not decrease... unless the pistol is rusting and pitted... or is in unusable condition... then get it restored by someone who really knows what they are doing. But if you do fire it before getting it checked for safety/function (assuming you can't do it yourself) and it blows up in your hand it will devalue both the gun and your arm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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