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  • Lot #1465
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Lot 1465: Signed Japanese Shin-Gunto Pattern Military Sword

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2016

Lot 1465: Signed Japanese Shin-Gunto Pattern Military Sword

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2016

Estimated Price: $800 - $1,300
Price Realized:
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Signed Japanese Shin-Gunto Pattern Military Sword

Manufacturer: None
Model: None
Type: Other
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Item Views: 2156
Catalog Page: 239
Class: Other
Description:

Measuring 36 1/4 inches overall, with a 25 inch blade showing a wavy hamon fitted into a ribbed gilt copper habaki, military pattern brass tsuba and standard hilt fittings. With a brown painted saya. The tang is signed, with seven symbols on the right, two symbols on the spine, and two on the left below a struck out marking (possibly a Seki Arsenal stamp). Mekugi absent.

Rating Definition:

Fine, with some mild spotting and wear on the blade, staining on the slightly undersized grip wrap, replacement spacers around the tsuba and loose fittings on the saya.



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