WW2 Japanese Type 95 NCO Gunto Sword Unmatching Serial Number
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Original WW2 Type 95 Shin Gunto NCO Sword
Overall length: 38 inches
Hilt (tsuba): 8.5 inches
Scabbard: 29.5 inches
Blade: 27.5 inches
Curvature (sori): 19 mm / 3/4 inches
Serial number on the blade: 88213 東
Serial number on the scabbard: 44645
Arsenal stamps on the hilt: Suya Shōten Ltd / Army Arsenal Tokyo Factory / Army Arsenal Kokura Factory
Blade condition: fuller fully visible. Minor scratches. No sign of rust or oxidation. No dent.
Cutting edge condition: good overall; still retains some sharpness, but partly dull. Small scratches near the kissaki. No nicks or chips.
Hilt condition: paint mostly worn out.
Scabbard condition: paint mostly worn out. Some signs of rust.
Price: $1600 + shipping
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