Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword in Scabbard By MIFUKU MASAYUKI - circa 1940 Antique Handguns Here is the next best

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Notable features include the crown over G

It measures 39" by 31" and is in excellent condition

For years this sword has been on display next to it's scabbard rather than in it resulting in it being best left that way due to the leather shrinking

Bore is clean and bright

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword in Scabbard By MIFUKU MASAYUKI - circa 1940 Antique Handguns Here is the next bestOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased from the family of a WWII Merchant Navy Veteran, this is a very nice wartime production high grade Japanese officer Katana (Gunto). The blade bears a Seki Arsenal stamp, and is signed by the Gonto swordsmith Mifuku Masayuki. From what we know about this smith, the blade was most likely made around 1940, and is of very high original quality. Included is a small tag with research information and references.