Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Shin-Gunto Katana Samurai Sword by KANEMUNE with Steel Scabbard - dated 1943 MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets with a wraparound hand guard

with a wraparound hand guard (also known as a D-Guard) and chrome plated scabbard (saya)

although all are dirty from storage

and ability to be powered by battery or wall outlet

this specimen features an un-rebated cylinder mated to a 7½” long barrel

with the senior Shapley in command and Puller the executive officer

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Shin-Gunto Katana Samurai Sword by KANEMUNE with Steel Scabbard - dated 1943 MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets with a wraparound hand guardOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased from a collector, this is an nice condition katana with a steel army scabbard. The blade is handmade and expertly crafted by a master sword maker due to a few tell tale characteristics that include: Single hole tang. Tang is signed by the maker on both sides (mei). Hole in the tang is punch and not drilled. Folded steel blade (fold lines are evident on the spine and body of blade) Visible temper line