Okan Posted March 23, 2021 Report Posted March 23, 2021 Hi, I saw these swords in an antique store the other day and was wondering which era they belong to..they look like army swords but the seller really have no idea or info about them. I was thinking of buying one of them..I opened some of them and their blade looked fine without rust..Not sure if they are signed or not..4th from the top was my favourite though.. Thank you! Quote
ChrisW Posted March 23, 2021 Report Posted March 23, 2021 Most of these swords are WWII era mounts but the blades themselves may be older. In the first picture, bottom blade, what's the price he's got on it? The one with the white grip and brass d-guard. In the first photo, the 4th one appears to be slightly older mounts possibly. Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted March 23, 2021 Report Posted March 23, 2021 1. Type 98 IJA 2. Type 97 IJN 3. Type 97 IJN W/ custom saya 4. Civil sword possibly used in WWII 5. Rinji seishiki (Contingency model) IJA 6. Type 19 Army dress saber 7. Kyu gunto 2nd Photo L to R 8. Postwar Toyokawa/Army PX Souvenir 9. Possible Chinese fake; or low quality Type 98 10. Type 19 Navy dress saber 3 Quote
Okan Posted March 24, 2021 Author Report Posted March 24, 2021 13 hours ago, Bruce Pennington said: 1. Type 98 IJA 2. Type 97 IJN 3. Type 97 IJN W/ custom saya 4. Civil sword possibly used in WWII 5. Rinji seishiki (Contingency model) IJA 6. Type 19 Army dress saber 7. Kyu gunto 2nd Photo L to R 8. Postwar Toyokawa/Army PX Souvenir 9. Possible Chinese fake; or low quality Type 98 10. Type 19 Navy dress saber Wow..Thank you Bruce!! 1 Quote
Geraint Posted March 24, 2021 Report Posted March 24, 2021 Is there something on the backstrap ears on that last one, or is that wishful thinking? All the best. Quote
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