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Texas Independence Day: Firearms

Sat, Feb 28, 2026 02:00PM EST
Lot 491

WWII Japanese Sekukini Showa Katana W/ Saya

Estimate: $700 - $900
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Manufacturer: Sekukuni (c. 1942)
Model: Showa Katana
Blade Length: 
OAL: 38.25 in. w/ Saya
Condition: Good; blade has light wear & scratches; some light pitting spots; edge is good; Tsuka has light-moderate wear; rayskin has light wear; Saya has light wear & flaking
Includes: Marine landing type fittings; textured lacquer over the Saya & Tsuka Ito; black Menuki (triple cherry blossom) under Ito (wrapping)
Marked: star stamp (machine factory mark); signature reads "SUKEKUNI"; date is "SHOWA 17TH YEAR" (1942); number marked "1738"

Provenance: A San Antonio, Texas estate

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