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Possibility Of Finding The Former Owner Of A Type 95


LancerLee

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Hi all. I was tasked with finding the owner of this sword by a distant relative. 


If this sword is a genuine one (which I think it is, but I need to take a look at the actual thing before making the conclusion), then I think it's a Type 95.


The current owner claims its the sword of Hisao Tani, which, if it is indeed a Type 95, then this claim is a false one.


Now, the serial number stamped on the scabbard is still very visible. Is it likely that I can deduce the owner of this sword, by going through Japanese historical records and find the original owner of this sword?


Link of the picture: https://imgur.com/a/hSsLINr


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yes, it's an NCO Shin Gunto. As such, it is illegal in Japan and would be destroyed.

No, there are no records of owners vs serials, so this is doomed to fail from the start.

Hi Brian, thanks for the prompt reply! Well, this is depressing. But at least I'll have something to tell my relative. Cheers!

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