Original WWII Japanese RJT Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by KATSUKIYO with Textured Scabbard - dated 1943 Category_Feed Block Assembly maker marks

maker marks

the steel being beautifully chiseled and cut with large ringed top jaw screw

representing Idaho's 2nd district from 1965 to 1969 and again from 1975 to 1985

Originally this carbine was set up for tape "pellet" primers

Crossguard: 2 1/4"

Original WWII Japanese RJT Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by KATSUKIYO with Textured Scabbard - dated 1943 Category_Feed Block Assembly maker marksOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a large military auction, this is a great USGI Bring Back wartime production high grade Japanese officer Katana in the Rikugun Jumei Tosho fittings. These were a high grade of variation of the (Rinji Seikishi) or "Special Contingency" version of the Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting, sometimes called the "Type 3". They feature a textured lacquered scabbard, as well as a blade lock that