Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by ASANO KANEZANE with Handmade Blade MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly such as the Mills Bomb

such as the Mills Bomb

though we do not know if it is still able to properly work with the primers

and the lower barrel band is U marked

It comes with all required Metal fittings and a white cloth tag for Name and/or Regiment markings

The inner lining is champagne color with celluloid diamond and a size 56 ink stamp

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by ASANO KANEZANE with Handmade Blade MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly such as the Mills BombOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at an estate sale, this is a great USGI Bring Back wartime production high grade Japanese officer Katana in the Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. These type of fittings (koshirae) are slightly simplified compared to the earlier Type 94. The blade tang is signed by the maker, and appears to be handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol