New Type 98 Gunto

[mauser99]

this is the rest of the sword I posted the tang in the translation section. Nagamitsu made blade.  All fitting are matching #'s 27  I didn't bother taking a photo of each piece.  Tsuba only.      My larger question is where the blade isn't dated Im curious if more knowledgeable members than I may know.  

Is there a time frame when the switched from a smooth painted scabbard to the rough painted scabbard ??

 

I have also noticed color differences this one being brown.  I have seen an almost orange color as well.    This sword is a nice orig. sword showing some nice carry wear on the scabbard.   Any responses or comments would be great.  

 

 

I posted a couple comparison shots of  a smooth painted scabbard and the later I assume rough painted green scabbard.