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REPRODUCTION WWII STYLE SHIN-GUNTO KATANA.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
REPRODUCTION WWII STYLE SHIN-GUNTO KATANA.
Overall length: 41 1/2". Blade length: 27 1/2". Blade has a simulated irregular hamon with a brass habaki that has been numbered "68016". There are 3 seppa above the tsuba & 3 below. The tsuba is of standard 4 cherry blossom design in pierced brass. The nakago has a 4-character signature on one side and a single mekugi-ana. Matching brass fuchi & kabuto-gane. The tsuka has a brown tsuka-ito with poorly reproduced menuki & faux same. There is a brown cord tied to the sarute. Saya is of standard form with brass mounts and a black painted metal body. A fine quality reproduction katana. CONDITION: katana shows light wear overall with no notable damage. PROVENANCE: From the personal collection of Brad Shepherd. (02-19850/BF). $200-400.