Hi,
a recent pickup is this type 95 NCO sword serial # 59709 and appears to be by Maker’s mark = Kobe Shoten, Arsenal Inspection Mark, Tokyo Arsenal Mark. I've been told this was probably manufacture 1940-ish, are there specific dates for this serial number? I've been told the screw is a replacement by another collector, does anyone know where a original replacement can be found? Also scabbard seems to have a primer gray, then green on top? I'll try to post better photos. I appreciate any help. Chris Carroll Semper Fi.