Japanese Army NCO sword for review

[Phronsias]

Hi
I need a bit of help please, a friend pointed me in the direction of this Japanese NCO sword and advised me to post it for review here, so here it is, I will be grateful for any information.
Thanks in advance
Frank

[Phronsias]

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[Phronsias]

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[gunto]

Original one . Does number match?

[Phronsias]

Original one . Does number match?

Hi and thanks
The seller says "
IN VERY NICE UNTOUCHED, AS FOUND CONDITION. STEEL SCABBARD RETAINS MOST OF ITS FIELD GREEN PAINT FINISH. 700 MM LONG BLADE NEAR MINT, NO RUST OR PITTING, STILL WITH STORAGE GREASE. MATCHING NUMBER TO THE BLADE AND SCABBARD THROAT. COMPLETE WITH KNOT."

What do you think is a fair price?
regards
Frank

[gunto]

Sounds nice with the knot, but I dont see it in the photos?
It has to be made of leather and with a small brass buckle.
Missing lots of paint ,it still looks to be in okay condition.

[RonR]

Frank,

Looks OK.

Good Luck!

Best regards,

[Phronsias]

Thanks

Hi
Thank you gentleman for your replies, what's a fair price?
Regards
Frank

[Stu W]

Hello Frank,

You show an authentic Japanese Imperial Army Type 95 NCO sword. It's the aluminum tsuka (handle), top latch, brass tsuba (hand guard) version.

The maker appears to be Iijima although it's difficult to tell with the photo depicting the fuchi stampings. It was produced for the Tokyo First Arsenal while it was still under Kokura administration. Note the serial number is read with cutting edge held down. Nagoya blade serial numbers are read with the cutting edge is held upward.

The saya (scabbard) is a Tokyo Arsenal piece as well. They differ in several ways from those made at the Nagoya Arsenal.

Gunto commented upon the knot. In a perfect world yours would have the buckle but many can be found in the later configuration without the buckle.

As to value I can suggest that in the North American market it would command a price of perhaps 700 USD if the knot is without the buckle and about 800 USD if it's the earlier buckle version.

Regards,
Stu
PS: If you can get a clear shot of the group of three fuchi markings I can confirm the maker for you.

[Phronsias]

Hi Stu and thanks
I've emailed the seller and haven't had a reply as yet, as soon as I hear back from him, I'll post the news.
Thanks again
Frank

[Geoff Ward]

Good Luck Frank! G.

[Phronsias]

Hi Guys
I've just bought this sword, I will post pics when it arrives,
Thanks for all your help!!!!
Regards
Frank

[sscrooge]

Hi Frank glad it turned out ok congrats on your new acquisition , regards Dave

[gunto]

looking forward to see the knot.

[Phronsias]

Hi Frank glad it turned out ok congrats on your new acquisition , regards Dave

HI Dave
Thank you for your help getting this sword
All the best
Frank