#308 • 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 $750.00

Status: Sold

WWII Army Shin Gunto (Japanese Katana) with with a 27.5" contemporary traditionally-manufactured blade, green metal scabbard with wooden liner and single hanger and ring with ornate chrysanthemum flower accenting and brown/orange handle wrap over ray skin with great patina graining on blade showing the layers of steel from production- unsigned on tang- marked "4" on tang. Tsuba is brass with 4 chrysanthemum flowers. Menuki is damaged. 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