In VGC, a guaranteed authentic WW2 Japanese NCO”s Shin Gunto Sword
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VGC = very good condition. This is a guaranteed authentic WW2 Imperial Japanese NCO’s (type 95) Shin Gunto sword. Be warned: many less knowledgeable or even dishonest vendors sell Indian made reproductions as authentic. We guarantee this is an authentic World War Two Imperial Japanese Army Non Commissioned Officer”s Shin Gunto.
How do you tell which are reproductions? Common errors made by the Indian makers include; a) the bohi blade groove is not close enough to the habaki brass blade collar, b) the sarute loop at the pommel is too long (dishonest sellers remove these to try and hide the fact), etc.
Matching sword and scabbard serial numbers: 65047 (early to mid WW2).
The 27 1/3 inch blade has age / wear and some patina but is good plus firm in the hilt. The hilt (tsuka) is in aged / worn but good condition. The saya / scabbard has lost some of its original colour but remains good; a couple of minor dings towards the chape. The scabbard locking mechanism works well. The sword sheathes and draws well.
A VGC authentic WW2 Japanese army NCO sword at a great low price, was £? (too late, now sold). Please quote itme reference AI63. Further / full sized images available upon request. Box 2109 100 x 13 x 13 (2.212).
