Wwii Japanese Sword Serial Numbers
A shin-gunto with matching serial numbers on its blade, tsuba, saya and all other Japanese sword parts (Samurai sword parts) is usually priced no less than USD 750. The usual price marked for an NCO shin-gunto with mismatched serial number is between USD 300 to 1,000 depending on the quality. The end of WWII marked the beginning of the sword. Samurai Sword with Matching Serial Numbers. WWII Japanese Type 95 NCO Samurai Sword. I need help with WWII Japanese NCO Sword Identification Hi, I recently acquired a Japanese NCO Sword. It has a 5 digit serial number It has a 5 digit serial number.
Japanese WW2 TYPE 32 KO Cavalry SWORD Army NCO SABERWwii Japanese Sword Markings
Here's an original Japanese Type 32 army sword, with matching serial numbers. The type 32 pattern sword was adopted in the 32nd year of the Meiji reign (1899). Sword production was believed to have ended in the mid 1930s, but the swords continued to be issued and employed till the end of World War II. Commonly called cavalry swords, there are actually two versions of the type 32 army sword, the 'ko' (first model) and the 'otsu' (second model). The ko sword was for cavalry use, while the shorter otsu was intended mainly for foot soldiers.
This is an 'ko' type 32 sword. It measures 39 5/8 inches in the scabbard. The sword length is 38 inches, with a blade length of 32 3/4 inches from tip to seppae. This sword appears to have never been issued. I say that mainly because the edge has never been sharpened. Normally these have bayonet type sharpening, that is a ground edge on the top half to top two thirds of the blade. This one has a shaped kissaki (point), but the rest of the edge is square, similar to a trainer blade. I sold a mint otsu Type 32 two or three years ago that was also without an edge. That sword had been made in 1914, and showed no sign of use. My guess is that surplus production meant for long term storage were left this way? Anyway, if you want a melon slicer, you would need to grind an edge on this sword. The sword is undated. The only marks on the crossguard are the Tokyo Artillery Arsenal logo and the chief inspector's stylized stamp. The inspector's mark is also on the ricasso and scabbard drag. Serial number on the sword is 84546 and matches the saya number. Though maybe not issued, the sword has condition issues. Moisture in the scabbard has caused black oxidation in places on the blade, especially near the tip. Oddly, the chuha (spring scabbard lock) has been snapped off, away from the guard slot. The rest of the sword is pretty nice. It still has the leather finger loop which is flexible and undamaged. The handle, hand guard, and scabbard are in very good condition, with no visible dents. All parts are there, except the chuha tip, and everything is solid. The leather washer (seppae) at the base of the blade is in excellent shape. The dull edge of the blade is perfectly smooth . ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS: Please be aware that there may be additional charges collected by your country's customs office or delivery service. Any custom duties, taxes, service fees, etc. that pertain to the importation of any item are not included in your payment, and are the sole responsibility of the buyer. All international shipments are insured for the full amount. I will combine shipping on multiple wins in a 6 day period, whenever feasible, to lower your shipping costs. I do not use an automated system, so you will need to wait for a combined invoice, or request one when you are through bidding on my items.