Guns, Ammo, and Militaria Auction
Lot 2027:
Description
WWII Japanese Type 95 NCO shin-gunto, non-commissioned officers sword. Pre-1945, later modeled Aluminum tsuka (handle) made to resemble a traditionally cloth wrapped grip. Serial number on blade: “9587” matches that on scabbard neck “9587”. This is a machine made sword, for mass production and for use by officers who did not bring a family sword with them into combat. Blade measures 26.5”. Medium point tip has some small abrasions and scuffs. Blade edge has 4 very small nicks present. Overall sword length: 36.25”. The habaki (collar) is clean and bright. Tsuba (guard) is bronze with simple, clean design. The thumb catch operates smoothly and has good spring-back. The steel scabbard retains 10% of its painted finish. It is likely that this was repainted, because there is an underlying paint below the larger painted surface. White cloth tape affixed to surface near collar reads in ink “D.W. Johnson”. Overall length of sword in scabbard is 38.25”. This sword speaks to you when held. A solid unmolested wartime souvenir from the Pacific Theater of Operations. Please see photos.
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