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WWII Japanese NCO Sword

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:NA
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WWII Japanese NCO Sword, with matching numbered scabbard, painted aluminum handle, black steel fuchi, and black steel tsuba guard. The 26.25'' blade has a single narrow fuller and a serial number of ''139119'' with an arsenal stamp. Scabbard has a matching serial number and has a brown painted finish. OAL is 38''. Condition is very good with the handle retaining approx. 85% original paint. The uncleaned blade shows age graying, light rust and staining, and scratches. Scabbard retains approx. 90% original paint with some scratches, scuffs, and age patina. There is an arsenal stamp on the drag of the scabbard. The copper ring (sarute) for attaching the sword knot is missing. A nice untouched example of a mid-war period Japanese NCO sword. Est.: $500-$900.