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WWII SHIN-GUNTO KATANA.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 700.00 USD
WWII SHIN-GUNTO KATANA.

Overall length: 39 1/2". Blade length: 27 1/8". The blade has no discernable hamon. The habaki is gilded brass. The nakago has a 6 character signature on 1 side & a 2 character signature on the other. There is a single mekugi-ana. There are 2 seppa above & below the tsuba. Tsuba is a classic 4 cherry blossom design on top & bottom. Tsuka has black same with brown tsuka ito. The fuchi also shows cherry blossoms & the kabuto-gane has a similar motif. Menuki each have 3 cherry blossoms. The saya is of military form having dark brown painted metal with mounts that match the tsuka. CONDITION: blade shows evidence of improper cleaning but has no chips or forging flaws. The tsuka & saya show light wear overall. (02-17805/BF). $500-700.