MINTY WWII Japanese Samurai Sword Officer SHIN GUNTO World War 2 KATANA BLADE
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Reference Number: Avaluer:15769333 | Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan |
Description: I BUY SWORDS AND WHOLE COLLECTIONS!CONTACTUS with any questions! 804 23 9 549 0Item Description:I am pleased to offer this original Japanese army officers sword in high endShin Gunto mount...ings from World War 2. The blade and the fittings are in Near MINT condition. It is ahealthy sword and has a blade length of 25.5 inches (65cm). The blade is anarsenal manufacture Murata-to. Thereare bo-hi, or fullers, running thelength of the blade on both sides. The hada is of uniform mill steel. The tangis mumei, or unsigned.The mountings are high end ShinGunto and in Near MINTcondition. The tsuka is silk-cord wrapped with cherry blossom menuki. There is littleto no fraying. The tsuba is classic WW2 with four accompanying metal seppa. Thesaya (scabbard) is higher class green lacquered metal. It is in Near MINT condition showing no dents, and just a few scratches and areas of missing finish, retaining roughly 96-98% original finish. Theblade is in Near MINTcondition. There are no nicks, a very few small spots of rust, and very fewscratches along the blades length. There are no major flaws like hagire. Ithink this sword would be an outstandingaddition for a collector of WW2 militaria or Japanese swords.Terms and additional items: This item is original and not aknockoff or fake. The analysis regarding swordsmith listed above is my own andwhile I think I am accurate, I can not guarantee that aspect as I am not anexpert from NBTHK. No reserve so please bid with confidence and let me know ifyou have questions. I can send additional detailed photos upon request. Paymentis to be made within 7 daysof auctions end. If payment is not received in 7 days we will re-list the itemand file a non-paying claim with ebay. Bidders must be 18 years of age orolder. We reserve the right to cancel unwelcome bids. This item is not for salewhere prohibited. Please review the pictures closely and ask any questionsbefore end of auction. More pictures are available and discounts after theauction closes are not supported or allowed. Bidder pays the shipping andinsurance fees for USPS Priority within the U.S. and Express Mail Internationaloutside the U.S. Virginia residents are subject to 5.3% sales tax.Thanks very much for the purchase! Please remember to leave positivefeedback if you feel satisfied with your purchase. I will ship within 24 hoursof payment. Keywords: Japanese, shin-gunto, shin, gunto, nihonto, ww2, wwii, world, war, sword, katana, wakizashi, kai-gunto, kai, koto, Shinto, hamon, tsuba, tachi, kyu-gunto, kyu, ?????, Japanische, Klinge, Japans Zwaard, Spada, Giapponese, épée, Japonaise, Espada, Japonesa, tassle, dirk____
Shipping: Bidder pays the shipping andinsurance fees for USPS Priority within the U.S. and Express Mail Internationaloutside the U.S. Payment: Payment is to be made within 7 days of auctions end. Ifpayment is not received in 7 days we will re-list the item and file anon-paying claim with ebay.
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