Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana by TAKAMASA dated 1943 with Steel Scabbard Snider Rifle with a screw threaded fuze

with a screw threaded fuze hole that would accept a quick acting aluminum or Bakelite Wgr

Both types had two spouts

Inside the neck written in ink is LT

leaving a lovely mustard patina

The hinged cage closures are somewhat oxidized

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana by TAKAMASA dated 1943 with Steel Scabbard Snider Rifle with a screw threaded fuzeOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at large military show, this is a very nice USGI Bring Back wartime production Japanese Army 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