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Texas Independence Day: Firearms

Sat, Feb 28, 2026 02:00PM EST
Lot 492

WWII Japanese Shin Gunto Katana W/ Saya

Estimate: $400 - $600
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Manufacturer: machine made (unmarked)
Model: Shin Gunto Katana
Blade Length: 26.5 in.
OAL:  in. w/ saya
Condition: Fair-Good; blade has scattered light oxidation & very light surface pitting; blade has service wear & some small nicks to the edge; nice Hamon line; Ito (wrapping) has moderate wear & some patina; rayskin is worn w/ patina; saya has wear commensurate w/ age; missing seppa (spacers) and Mekugi (peg); Tsuka does not seem to fit or seat completely
Includes: brown painted steel saya; standard fittings; Menuki (triple cherry blossoms) on right side of tsuka under Ito (wrapping); rayskin on tsuka under Ito
Marked: Tsuba & top of handle (under the collar) are marked "24"

Provenance: A San Antonio, Texas estate

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