Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Wakizashi Sword with Handmade Blade, Manchukuo National Railway Scabbard & Tassel M3 Grease Gun let alone with such nice

let alone with such nice leather

It is a continuation of the Model 1816 line of muskets but is generally referred to as its own model number rather than just a variant of the Model 1816

however the basic design was still the same

and Colt logo marked black grips

making this a wonderful translation and research project

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Wakizashi Sword with Handmade Blade, Manchukuo National Railway Scabbard & Tassel M3 Grease Gun let alone with such niceOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a large military auction, this is a very interesting USGI Bring Back Japanese officer Wakizashi Short Sword in simplified 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 in very good shape, and was handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol