Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by NAGAMURA KIYONOBU with Leather Covered Aluminum Scabbard French & Indian War but now all that remains

but now all that remains is a bit around the throat

All steel is polished and the rifle complete with Regimental Markings on the iron Butt plate of:- 48

They do show the expected wear and oxidation from powder and primer fouling

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This has given it a lovely aged look

Original Japanese WWII Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by NAGAMURA KIYONOBU with Leather Covered Aluminum Scabbard French & Indian War but now all that remainsOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a large military show, this is lovely condition USGI Bring Back wartime production Japanese officer Katana in the Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. The Type 98 fittings (koshirae) are slightly simplified compared to the earlier Type 94. The blade tang is signed by the maker, and appears to have been hand forged in the traditional manner. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon