Original WWII Japanese Navy Officer P1937 Kai-Gunto Handmade Katana by YOSHISHIGE with Scabbard - dated 1943 Snider Rifle Accessories a scarce sleeve shield

a scarce sleeve shield

This Nock Volley Gun was part of that renowned collection

This fully functional example is still liquid filled in excellent condition and clearly marked on the reverse:

The approximate measurements are 15” in length and a base width of 2”

with just a bit of light rust in areas

Original WWII Japanese Navy Officer P1937 Kai-Gunto Handmade Katana by YOSHISHIGE with Scabbard - dated 1943 Snider Rifle Accessories a scarce sleeve shieldOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased recently at a large military show, this is a very nice wartime High Grade Japanese Naval officer Katana in the Pattern 1937 Kai Gunto setting. A Kai Gunt (, naval sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by the Imperial Japanese Navy during the WWII Period. This is a very nice example, and features a traditionally made and maker signed blade, something we rarely see in Naval fittings. The blade on this