Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by TAKEUCHI KANEMASA - dated 1945 M3 Grease Gun these are substantial brass constructed

these are substantial brass constructed telescopes over 29” in length

Milan's principal sword cutler was BARISONI and this classic double fullered French Cuirassier Sword blade bears

It also beara a crown stamp with the letter B

which when engaged permits the feeding and extraction of single cartridges only while keeping the cartridges in the magazine in reserve

was given a k98k scabbard when being used during WWII

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by TAKEUCHI KANEMASA - dated 1945 M3 Grease Gun these are substantial brass constructedOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at an estate sale, this is a great USGI Bring Back wartime production high grade Japanese officer Katana in the Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. These type of fittings (koshirae) are slightly simplified compared to the earlier Type 94. The blade tang is signed by the maker, and appears to be handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol