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Machine Made Type 98 Shin Gunto
Estimate: $800-$1,200
Sold
$550
Timed Auction
Arms, Armor and Militaria Online
Location
Cincinnati
Description
Machine Made Type 98 Shin Gunto
27.75" Nagasa. 40" overall with Tsuka (Hilt) and Saya (Scabbard). Single edged Shinogi-Zukuri blade with standard Type 98 Shin Gunto style mounts including the Tsuba with four Sakura (Cherry Blossoms) and push button latch to the Fuchi. Item mounts a rayskin wrapped tsuka with two Menuki and a lanyard loop through the Kashira (Pommel Cap). Habaki is numbered 18956, indicating this was a machine-made sword produced for World War II. Blade displays an etched Hamon line, and the sword comes in a green painted metal scabbard with wood core and a single Obi-Tori (Loop)
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition
Very Good. Blade retains a bright finish with clearly visible Hamon line and one bite along the edge. The tip shows a roll to the left and some signs of possible sharpening. Blade is finished unsharpened. Exposed brass shows some tarnish forming and the rayskin wrap has worn down in places around the Menuki. Saya shows some scattered light scuffs and abrasions with few flakes.
Quantity
1