Lot 627
A JAPANESE WORLD WAR TWO NCO'S TYPE 95 SHIN GUNTO SWORD AND SCABBARD
Circa 1935
| Estimate: | £300 - £500 |
| Hammer price: | £480 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
The cast metal painted hilt imitating ray skin with impressed maker's marks, the 69.5cm curved blade numbered 91984, with a metal scabbard, overall length 96cm.
Condition report:
- Loss of paint throughout with scratches and marks commensurate with age, no dents
- Blade appears to be in good condition
- Serial numbers match on the blade and scabbard
- The press stud functions well
- The blade and scabbard appear to be straight