#307 • WWII Japanese Shin Gunto Katana

Part of 1st Annual Sportsman's Auction - Tan Gallery Part 2 (timed auction by K and B Auction)

High bid $650.00

Status: Sold

WWII Army Shin Gunto (Japanese Katana) with with a 26.75" contemporary traditionally-manufactured blade, tan/orange metal scabbard with wooden liner and single hanger and green handle wrap over ray skin with great patina graining on blade showing the layers of steel from production- unsigned on tang, does have Kanji on blade at tsuba- marked "25" on tang and habaki. Tsuba is pierced with 4 chrysanthemum flowers (2 are golden and 2 are silver tone). Menuki is intact. Has a ring topped pommel on its end. In good condition for age and use. Fittings are slightly loose. Items have not been authenticated by a third party. BP