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"Japanese Gendaito Katana – Unmounted Bring-Back, Never Drilled(SW1988)
Guns International #: 103309312 Seller's Inventory #: SW1988
Category: Edged Weapons Pre 1900 - Collectibles - Asian
Seller's Information
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Seller: Collectors Firearms
Company: CollectorsFirearms, Inc
Member Since: 3/6/07
First Name: E-commerce
Last Name: Department
State: Texas
Zip: 77063
Country: United States
Phone: (713) 575-5814
Fax: (713) 781-6407
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 8125
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: M/C, VISA, American Express and Discover
Description:
"This is a traditionally made Japanese gendaito dating to the Showa period (WWII era). The blade measures 24.125 inches (nagasa) with a classic shinogi-zukuri form, visible yokote, and an active midare hamon showing good activity in the steel. The hada presents as itame, confirming that this is a hand-forged sword and not a mass-produced showato. The nakago remains untouched and bears no mekugiana, meaning the sword was never mounted with a tsuka. This strongly suggests it was removed directly from the smith or arsenal and brought back to the U.S. by a returning GI before it could be finished for military service. The nakago retains its natural patina and is unsigned (mumei). The sword is accompanied by a plain, field-grade saya, but no tsuka was ever fitted. Such never-mounted bring-backs are rare, representing swords halted in production as the war ended in 1945. Condition: Blade is in a bright polish, with hamon and hada well visible. Nakago shows natural aging with no alterations. Saya displays handling wear consistent with its age. An unusual WWII-era gendaito that was never drilled, never mounted, and brought back in unissued condition — a rare and desirable artifact of the period.
Price: $1,595.00