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WWII Japanese Sword

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
WWII Japanese Sword
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA 92606
WWII Japanese Sword, with old family hand-forged 26'' blade in unusual Naginata shape (appears to date to the late Koto period) with irregular temper line; old pierced iron tsuba, and unsigned tang with three mounting holes. Civilian style handle with horse menuki is missing the bottom fitting and push-button catch. In old scabbard with leather combat field cover. Condition is very good with minor soiling to wrap. Blade with light pitting. Leather cover to scabbard with scuffs and thinning to external finish. Est.: $1,000-$1,500.