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Lot 393
Late WWII Japanese Shin Gunto Katana W/ Saya
Estimate: $400 - $600
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Manufacturer: machine made late-war
Model: Shin Gunto Katana (Hiromichi dated January 1944)
Blade Length: 26 in.
OAL: 38.5 in. in saya
Condition: Fair-Good; blade has scattered light oxidation & very light surface pitting; blade has service wear; Ito (wrapping) does not appear to be original; faux rayskin is worn w/ patina; saya has wear commensurate w/ age
Includes: brown painted steel saya ("MARSH" hand scratched into saya); low end fittings; Menuki (triple cherry blossoms) on right side of tsuka under Ito (wrapping); faux rayskin on tsuka under Ito; missing both mekugi (pegs)
Provenance: A Georgetown, Texas estate
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