In good condition, a guaranteed authentic WW2 Japanese NCO’s Shin Gunto
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Guaranteed authentic; correct serial numbers (matching 108592 to blade and scabbard / saya), correct bohi blade grove (reproductions end much further from the habaki brass blade collar), correct sarute sword knot loop (reproductions are longer); Type 95 Japanese NCO Shin Guntos are mass-produced, machine-made military swords introduced in 1935 for non-commissioned officers in the Imperial Japanese Army and frequently reproduced; this is one is guaranteed to be a genuine WW2 Type 95. This one with rarer plain iron tsuba / guard.
The 27 1/4 inch katana length blade is in very good condition and form in the hilt (tsuka). The hilt / guard is very good, retaining much original copper colour finish. The saya / scabbard is in slightly aged but very good but with a small drilled hole in the chape. The sword sheathes and draws well; the locking mechanism works well.
A gem of a genuine / authentic World War Two Japanese NCO’s Shin Gunto in well above average condition for only was £? (too late, now sold). Please quote item reference ZU46. Further / full sized images available upon request. Box 3099 100 x 13 x 13 (2.285).
