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WW2 Bring Back Japanese Imperial Army Officer’s Sword (Shin-Gunto)
Guns International #: 103542544 Seller's Inventory #: 52665
Category: Collectibles - WWII - Edged Weapons Post 1900
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
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1308
Total Number of Listings: 26207
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
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 and is stamped on the tang opposite the painted serial number: "10 / 0 / 7 / 3". The sword measures 37 3/4" overall, with a a blade that measures 25 3/4" to the brushed white metal ferrule (habaki). The steel has a bright gray patina with some small areas of thin freckling along either side. The temper line is straight and still strongly visible on either side. The hilt has numerous sheet metal spacers (seppa), while the guard (tsuba) has an Imperial Japanese Army cherry blossom motif. The grip has both the original white sharkskin cover which has shrunk over time and exposed some of the underlying wooden form, and the silk wrap is intact. The hit ferrules and pommel cap (fuchi & kashira) are standard Imperial Army issue and the sword is housed in an excellent olive-painted metal scabbard with standard Army mounts. An original brown cord lanyard is attached to the pommel bail. This is a very good-fine example of a WW2 Japanese Shin-Gunto, and would make a great addition to any collection.;
Price: $1,700.00