shin gunto ww2?

[CED13000]

hi
thank you to identify this gunto
i think it's authentic
thank you
cordially
ced

[Staldion]

Hi Ced.

It's a good one, semi machine made, seki stamped, dated showa 17 for 1942. Check if all parts have the same serial number. I think I see a "80" on the far left seppa in the last picture.

Cheers,
Mat.

[BruceP]

Genuine Type 98 Army Officer gunto, the Seki stamp is found on blades made in the Seki area and mean the blade was not made in the "traditional" way.

Looks like it came with a leather handle cover, but no leather cover over the scabbard?

[GHP]

I cannot clearly read the smith’s first kanji and am only guessing it is 義.

濃州住義光作
Noshu-ju Yoshimitsu saku
Made by Yoshimitsu of Gifu Prefecture


—Guy

[CED13000]

hi
thank you
yes it's 80 on the seppa
have you an estimate before buying?
cordially
ced

[BruceP]

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