1944 Japanese-produced Nambu pistol Grips are original, though customized at some point, with matching serial number to the pistol itself (#43046). It is believed that around 400,000 Type 14 Nambus were produced, but the exact number is unknown, as Japanese soldiers considered their weapons property of the emperor, choosing to destroy their pistols to avoid them falling into enemy hands. * In 1949, the Ruger Standard was created, drawing inspiration from this pistol.