*EXCELLENT* WWII Japanese Samurai Sword Officer SHIN GUNTO World War 2 KATANA

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*EXCELLENT* WWII Japanese Samurai Sword Officer SHIN GUNTO World War 2 KATANA
*EXCELLENT* WWII Japanese Samurai Sword Officer SHIN GUNTO World War 2 KATANA
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Item Description:
This is an original Japanese army officer’s sword in Shin Gunto mountings from World War 2. The blade and the fittings are in
Excellent
condition. It is a healthy sword and has a blade length of 25 inches (63cm). The hada is a tight and visible
itame
. The hamon is a Seki-style
gunome midare
hamon of undulating peaks that is present the length of the blade ending in a
maru
boshi. The tang is
mumei
, or unsigned. The sword looks to have been made by a member of the well-known
Seki
school that made many war era swords.
The mountings are Type 98 Shin Gunto and in
Excellent
condition. The tsuka is silk-cord wrapped with cherry blossom menuki. The wrapping is tight and there is little to no fraying. The tsuba is the classic WW2 design with a complete set of eight accompanying metal seppas. The saya (scabbard) is green painted metal. It shows one small dent and very few areas of missing finish, displaying roughly
88-92%
original finish. It is missing the
semegane
adornment. There is a locking mechanism present. The blade is in
Excellent
condition. There are no nicks, some scattered small spots of rust, and some small scattered scratches. There are no major flaws like hagire.
I think this Japanese officer’s Shin Gunto would be an excellent addition for a collection of WW2 militaria or Japanese swords.
Terms and additional items:
This item is original and not a knockoff or fake. The analysis regarding swordsmith listed above is my own and while I think I am accurate, I can not guarantee that aspect as I am not an expert from NBTHK. No reserve so please bid with confidence and let me know if you have questions. I can send additional detailed photos upon request. Payment is to be made within
7 days
of auctions end. If payment is not received in 7 days we will re-list the item and file a non-paying claim with ebay. Bidders must be 18 years of age or older. We reserve the right to cancel unwelcome bids. This item is not for sale where prohibited. Please review the pictures closely and ask any questions before end of auction. More pictures are available and discounts after the auction closes are not supported or allowed. Bidder pays the shipping and insurance fees for USPS Priority within the U.S. and Express Mail International outside the U.S.
Virginia residents are subject to 5.3% sales tax.
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