Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KAZUNORI with Leather Covered Aluminum Scabbard Category_Blunderbuss Although the resulting weapon looks

Although the resulting weapon looks as if it could be towed intact

as the sabot is pre stamped with rifling flanges

the silvering can wear and flake off

The belt has an original Royal Naval officer brass buckle featuring the King's Crown over a fouled anchor surrounded by a laurel wreath

octagonal barrel

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KAZUNORI with Leather Covered Aluminum Scabbard Category_Blunderbuss Although the resulting weapon looksOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at an estate sale, this is a great USGI Bring Back wartime production Japanese 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 symbol of rank used