Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana by MASAYASU Dated 1942 with Lacquered Wooden Scabbard Bren LMG Dating from the late 18th

Dating from the late 18th century 1780-1800 it is half stocked and carved with an impressive wooden trigger guard carved out of the stock blank at the time

The barrel marking is no longer legible

This does make the sword somewhat hard to sheathe

obturating ring and ignition cartridge with percussion primer

All page edges are gilt

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana by MASAYASU Dated 1942 with Lacquered Wooden Scabbard Bren LMG Dating from the late 18thOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at large military show, 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