Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANEAKI with Steel Scabbard Category_Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts RLM: Reichsluftfahrtministerium KM: Kriegsmarine DU:

RLM: Reichsluftfahrtministerium KM: Kriegsmarine DU: Dienstuhr (Verwaltung)

All of the Springfield muskets were themselves evolutions of the model 1816

The outer shell still has 80% or more of the original textured finish

5 inches of the rifle

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANEAKI with Steel Scabbard Category_Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts RLM: Reichsluftfahrtministerium KM: Kriegsmarine DU:Original Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at large military show, this is a very nice USGI Bring Back wartime production High Grade 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