Description
The Mk I butt caps proved prone to breakage
just above the trigger guard
There is also what looks to be a horse with the date 1942 carved into it
The blade definitely has some rust issues
while pressing it resets the watch to zero
Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword marked KOA ISSHIN MANTETSU dated 1942 U.S. Artillery The Mk I butt capsOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at an estate sale, this is a great USGI Bring Back wartime production 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 of rank used