Type 26 Japanese pistol

[Doug Ford]

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Cartridge comparison....

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[Jim K.]

It is an arsenal rework, but looks good and is a good example of the type. Ammunition is easy to make from .38 S&W by running the loaded round into a .38 Special sizing die, then trimming the front of the rim to the right thickness. I hope you know the takedown procedure so you don't mar the sideplate.

Jim

[Guamsst]

Nice pistol! Mine has the really nice checkered grips but has allot of wear on it.

I kept mine displayed in a shadow box for a few years with the grip off and the action exposed. Looked pretty cool that way.

[Doug Ford]

A freind of mine brought it to me to clean and research. Quite a nice piece of machinery. Somebody tried to jimmy the lock plate off but I got it fixed so that you can now see the innards. Very clean inside.

[mark36]

Nice pistol. I have one too, but mine has a worn finish. When I took it apart for the first time I made the mistake of pulling the trigger back to see the action work without the left side wood grip. The hammer spring launched out of the frame and disappeared into the carpet. I was lucky and was able to find it back. Does anyone know if it is common to find the Type 26 with both styles of handgrips. My example has on one side the grooved later style like Doug's pistol, but on the other side it has the checkered earlier style. Could this be a field repair?

[Guamsst]

Nice pistol. I have one too, but mine has a worn finish. When I took it apart for the first time I made the mistake of pulling the trigger back to see the action work without the left side wood grip. The hammer spring launched out of the frame and disappeared into the carpet. I was lucky and was able to find it back. Does anyone know if it is common to find the Type 26 with both styles of handgrips. My example has on one side the grooved later style like Doug's pistol, but on the other side it has the checkered earlier style. Could this be a field repair?

Very likely a field repair as the focus would be on function not looks, you drop your pistol or something gets dropped on it, wood cracks or breaks, arsenal repairs that one piece. I would say it's probably VERY uncommon though.

[mark36]

I thought so. Both grips appear to be factory original with the correct holes in the bottom of them. Is there a way to determine the date of manufacture for a Type 26 ? Most reference books only give a general 1893 to 1924 time frame.

[Guamsst]

All you can do is guess. I am not aware of any references that break it down by production yrs and serial numbers. I figure mine was made around 23-24 due to a very high serial number.

[Doug Ford]

You might find something here....http://members.shaw.ca/tju/jhg.htm

[pdawg1911]

Here is mine. Not minty, but I think it might be original finish because of the hammer. Thoughts?

Regards,
Pat

[Black Bart]

pdawg: Have been noseing around the pacific northwest with the modicum of beginers luck, From under widows guestrooms beds and ancient marine drill sergents trunks the damndest things can be had. the great thing about the Japanese weapons is the managable prices
(try to buy any 1903 for 75-100 dollars) but also the many differant model varients and great workmanship on the early ones. Im putting some reloading gear and components together with the hope that these long 6.5 mm rifles will shoot. We shall see, we shall see.
won kannemas ka you all. Bart.

[Guamsst]

pdawg: Im putting some reloading gear and components together with the hope that these long 6.5 mm rifles will shoot. We shall see, we shall see.
Bart.

They will shoot. Had a friend who shot 100yds for fun with all his rifles except type 38's/99's which he shot at 300yds. Depends on the person somewhat. If they fit you right you may just love shooting them.

[pdawg1911]

Well I am potentially getting a Type 26 that is even nicer this week. If it works out, I will post it for you.




pdawg: Have been noseing around the pacific northwest with the modicum of beginers luck, From under widows guestrooms beds and ancient marine drill sergents trunks the damndest things can be had. the great thing about the Japanese weapons is the managable prices
(try to buy any 1903 for 75-100 dollars) but also the many differant model varients and great workmanship on the early ones. Im putting some reloading gear and components together with the hope that these long 6.5 mm rifles will shoot. We shall see, we shall see.
won kannemas ka you all. Bart.