jeep54 Posted July 11 Report Posted July 11 Is this a ww2 era Sword? Sorry for the quality of pictures, but it is all that I have at this time. Unfortunately, the scabbard has a different number than the sword blade. Thank you 1 1 Quote
PNSSHOGUN Posted July 11 Report Posted July 11 Will leave the finer points to the experts on these but it appears to be an authentic example. Quote
robinalexander Posted July 11 Report Posted July 11 Yes Charles, a very nice and genuine example of the Pattern 1 Type 95 copper tsuka. Only around 6.5k of these made. Very collectable. Is that 5140 on the blade interesting to also know the unmatched number on the saya throat? Rob 1 Quote
Conway S Posted July 11 Report Posted July 11 Looks 100% authentic to me too. The scabbard is correct for the copper model. It would be uncommon to find a matching scabbard on these early swords. 2 Quote
jeep54 Posted July 11 Author Report Posted July 11 The number is very lightly stamped on the Saya throat, but it appears to be either 3800 or 8800. 1 1 Quote
Conway S Posted July 11 Report Posted July 11 Well then go with 3800. 8800 would be too high for a scabbard without the drag. 2 Quote
lonely panet Posted July 11 Report Posted July 11 Good score. Very desirable type 95. Probably worth $2000 min Quote
Scogg Posted July 11 Report Posted July 11 I agree with what has been said above, I believe it's legit. Looks nice. A bucket list sword for me. Pattern 1, Type 95 Shin Gunto When it comes to these hard to find Pattern 1 swords, one cannot be too picky about the saya matching. The fact that it's a saya for a copper handle, and not a pattern2 saya, is a bonus. I've seen these go for big money lately. All the best, -Sam 1 Quote
jeep54 Posted July 11 Author Report Posted July 11 Thank you for the help. I was very happy to pick it up. I will be posting another sword for review,, later tonight or tomorrow. Quote
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