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a friend of mine bought this pistol and holster at an auction. this lanyard was wrapped around it. we were wondering if it was a japanese lanyard or something the g.i. added to it. thanks paul

Whether the strap is Japanese or otherwise, I don't think it is a Japanese pistol lanyard. The type 14 lanyard was circular and woven and more brown than that strap.

Dave

thanks dave. paul

Yes. NOT a standard issue pistol lanyard. I do not recognize it. Clip is not Japanese style

Here is a standard 6mm diameter lanyard for a Nambu type 14. There are no clips. The two ends are sewn together inside a leather sleeve. There is also a sliding leather keeper.

I am told that original lanyards such as this one are fairly valuable and hard to find.

Dave

Here is the leather whatsit where the ends are sewn together. High quality.

Below is the sliding keeper.

Lastly, S/N details for the specialists. Need any other views?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/330656890788?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Jareth,

Is it your opinion that the eBay lanyard is real ?

Dave

Anyone else want to show a Nambu or it's lanyard ?

Dave

Hard to say from those photos. If I was serious I'd request close ups like the great ones you posted.