In sound condition, a guaranteed authentic WW2 Japanese Army NCO’s Shin Gunto Sword
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Sound condition = quite good condition.
Serial number to the blade is 125066, the serial number on the scabbard throat is illegible through wear.
Guaranteed authentic (the saya is blackened, which may not be original).
Japanese Type 95 NCO’s Shin Gunto. NCO = Non Commissioned Officer (e.g. sergeant).
The 27 1/4 inch blade (excluding habaki brass blade collar) is in pitted and stained / worn condition. Everything firm. The tsuka / hilt in good condition; the locking pin mechanism works. The blackened saya / scabbard is in good condition. The sword sheathes and draws well.
An honest example of a WW2 Japanese Type 95 NCO’s Shin Gunto that has seen some service! Yours for was £? (too late, now sold). Please quote item reference AJ09. Further / full sized images available upon request. Box 2234 98 x 17 x 17 (2.61).
