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In good condition, a WW2 1935M (Type 95) Japanese NCO's katana / shin gunto, matching serial numbers, complete with sword knot and original carry bag.
Wwii Japanese Sword Serial Numbers List
A serial number found on a blade is a sure indication that the blade was manufactured by machines. One of the primary indicators of a new sword is if it is not sharpened all the way down to base. Arsenal stamps found near collar of blade are a sure sign of a World War II-period blade. Examples of High-Value and Low-Value Swords. Ranch rush 1 free full version no time limit. During the pre World War II military buildup and throughout the war, all Japanese officers were required to wear a sword. Traditionally made swords were produced during this period but, in order to supply such large numbers of swords, blacksmiths with little or no knowledge of traditional Japanese sword manufacture were recruited.
Apart from the matching serial numbers on the blade and saya / scabbard throat, the thing that really makes this WW2 Japanese NCO's shin gunto so appealing is the original carry bag. The sword knot plus the carry bag are valuable items in their own right, especially the carry bag as these are so rare, but they also dramatically increase the value of the sword itself because their presence means the sword was taken off a Japanese soldier, not from a post-war surrender sword warehouse.
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The blade and fuchi collar bear the stamps for the slightly rarer Nagoya arsenal (most are for the Kokura arsenal). The serial number 80087 is early to mid war, so this sword has been around for sure.
The 26 1/4 inch blade (excludes habaki) is in good condition without any nicks or other damage; it has some slight age staining but this can be removed if required. The hilt is good, the grip retains a good amount of the original copper paint. The sarute loop is missing, but the sword knot is all there and in good order. The steel scabbard is good, though most of its original paint is gone and there are some rust patches. The canvas carry bag is sound but has staining. The sword sheathes and draws very well; the locking pin works well and holds the scabbard / saya as it should.
Try and find another with the original knot and carry bag! So this is well worth our asking price. Further / full sized images upon request. Eno cale wrong way up rar. Our item reference number is D46 (735).
Wwii Japanese Sword Serial Numbers For Sale
Japanese WWII Type 95 NCO Sword
100% honest and guaranteed genuine Imperial Japanese Army Type 95 Shin Gunto for non-commissioned officers. The Tokyo First Arsenal produced this sword.
This sword has a cast aluminium tsuka (hilt) with a 9mm thick ornate brass tsuba (guard) with pebble finish. The fuchi is copper and the sword is secured in the scabbard by a top latch, all of which identifies it as being a third pattern sword dating to around 1938 – mid 1941. After mid-1941, the tsuba and fuchi were made of unadorned iron. The latch mechanism for securing the sword in the scabbard is re-positioned to the side of the tsuka in later models.
The copper fuchi bears a Tokyo First Arsenal sword maker’s stamp, Tokyo First Arsenal inspection stamp and a Kokura Arsenal identification stamp. The Kokura Arsenal did not produce any Type 95 Shin Gunto but over-saw the production of these swords by the Tokyo First and Nagoya arsenals so its identification stamp is sometimes found on Type 95 swords.
The 67 cm (not including the habaki) machine made blade is in excellent condition with very minor pitting and tarnish consistent with its age and use. The serial number and a Tokyo First Arsenal stamp are clearly marked above the bohi (fuller). The blade has been extensively sharpened (professionally) so that it narrows almost imperceptibly towards the tip. The sharpening has not affected the aesthetics of the blade and is testament to its years of service use. These pre/early war production Type 95 Shin Gunto were carried by career soldiers, not conscripts and were considered by many as a primary weapon. The blade retains its fighting edge.
The cast aluminium tsuka (hilt) retains very little of its original paint – again testifying to its use and service. The tsuka is firm on the tang. The scabbard latch is in good condition and works well.
The steel scabbard is in excellent condition, free from dents and with only minor pitting and rust that appears to be inactive. The sword draws well and is held firmly in the scabbard. The scabbard retains a good amount of its original brown paint. The serial number on the throat of the scabbard does not match that of the blade but this is quite usual. When sent to the armourer for sharpening, swords were often returned without their original scabbard and an active and regularly sharpened sword could go through a number of scabbard swaps during its service life.
Japanese WWII swords are amongst the most copied/faked of all swords and prospective buyers should beware.
This is a great and guaranteed genuine Japanese NCO’s Type 95 sword that was carried by a career soldier, a brave man who would not have considered surrender an option.
100% honest and guaranteed genuine Imperial Japanese Army Type 95 Shin Gunto for non-commissioned officers. The Tokyo First Arsenal produced this sword.
This sword has a cast aluminium tsuka (hilt) with a 9mm thick ornate brass tsuba (guard) with pebble finish. The fuchi is copper and the sword is secured in the scabbard by a top latch, all of which identifies it as being a third pattern sword dating to around 1938 – mid 1941. After mid-1941, the tsuba and fuchi were made of unadorned iron. The latch mechanism for securing the sword in the scabbard is re-positioned to the side of the tsuka in later models.
The copper fuchi bears a Tokyo First Arsenal sword maker’s stamp, Tokyo First Arsenal inspection stamp and a Kokura Arsenal identification stamp. The Kokura Arsenal did not produce any Type 95 Shin Gunto but over-saw the production of these swords by the Tokyo First and Nagoya arsenals so its identification stamp is sometimes found on Type 95 swords.
The 67 cm (not including the habaki) machine made blade is in excellent condition with very minor pitting and tarnish consistent with its age and use. The serial number and a Tokyo First Arsenal stamp are clearly marked above the bohi (fuller). The blade has been extensively sharpened (professionally) so that it narrows almost imperceptibly towards the tip. The sharpening has not affected the aesthetics of the blade and is testament to its years of service use. These pre/early war production Type 95 Shin Gunto were carried by career soldiers, not conscripts and were considered by many as a primary weapon. The blade retains its fighting edge.
The cast aluminium tsuka (hilt) retains very little of its original paint – again testifying to its use and service. The tsuka is firm on the tang. The scabbard latch is in good condition and works well.
The steel scabbard is in excellent condition, free from dents and with only minor pitting and rust that appears to be inactive. The sword draws well and is held firmly in the scabbard. The scabbard retains a good amount of its original brown paint. The serial number on the throat of the scabbard does not match that of the blade but this is quite usual. When sent to the armourer for sharpening, swords were often returned without their original scabbard and an active and regularly sharpened sword could go through a number of scabbard swaps during its service life.
Japanese WWII swords are amongst the most copied/faked of all swords and prospective buyers should beware.
This is a great and guaranteed genuine Japanese NCO’s Type 95 sword that was carried by a career soldier, a brave man who would not have considered surrender an option.