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Imperial Japanese Army Company Grade Kyu-Gunto With Heirloom Blade
Guns International #: 102148771 Seller's Inventory #: 44665
Category: Edged Weapons Post 1900 - Military Collectible Non US
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
This is a handsome sword, with a wakizashi-length blade that measures 28 3/4" overall (tip to tang), with a 23 3/8" cutting edge. The blade itself has an overall bright gray patina with wavy "nioi" temper line, and medium-length, "chu-kissaki" tip. The steel has some minor blemishes along its length, most noticeably some small areas of plum-brown freckling along either side. The tang has a single rivet hole with herringbone "taka-no-ha" file marks, and what looks like an illegible inscription on the obverse. The hilt fittings are typical of a Type 19 Kyu-Gunto, and features a single serrated brass "seppa", and bright silver "habaki". The grip has an original white rayskin wrap with intact wires, and the crossguard with long knucklebow has much of the original gilt finish remaining. The forward portion of the knucklebow has some impact damage an is slightly misshapen as a result. The steel scabbard has a brightly polished surface and is in excellent condition with practically no dents or handling marks along its length. The blade is most probably from the Shinto period (1530 ?Çô 1867), with the military mounts dating much later. Regardless, it is an attractive sword with very nice Imperial military furniture, and would make a welcome addition to any collection.
SOLD