Hi, I'm kinda new to the forum. I have a question, I went to a local gun shop and I noticed a WWII Japanese sword. The handle is like a bronze/metal type handle with a kinda basket weave grip which is also bronze/metal like. The actual blade itself is nice and shinny, the scaberd shows a lot of wear. They say/think its an original WWII officers sword. IF its what they say... how much do they run? I will try and see if the gentleman will allow me to take pictures.
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It sure sounds like what you are describing is an NCO sword. There is a thread devoted to them back near the start of this section,with photos.
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i'm sorry, i'm unable to find it. i can't go back any further on the forum for some reason or i'm just simply overlooking it.Comment
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The sword you are describing is the typical NCO Army sword. The blade will also have a serial number on it. In today's world, real clean ones can bring $400-$500. With a beat up scabbard, I would say more like $300-$400. A few years back, they were very difficult to sell. Today, there is a better market for them.
BobComment
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I'm reposting the photo from the thread on page 4 called "NCO swords"
Doug PriceComment
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thanks for the help. info was very helpfull.
Justen. WComment
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justen,
I just saw this thread. You say the handle was a bronze metal? Could it have been copper? If so, it was one of the first 5000 NCO swords made in the mid-1939's and is very desirable, compare to the aluminum handled ones. (I'm not referring to the tsuba, or guard, but the handle itself). One of these sold on eBay a few weeks back for $1900 and it was not even in very good condition.
Originally posted by Justen_WilsonComment
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Here's is a rare, early, copper handled NCO. Only the first 5000 out of 250,000 or so NCO swords were made of this copper.Comment
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Detail on the copper handle is superb. unfortunately, someone polished this one before they put it on their table at a gun show about 4 years ago. it's just starting to get it's patina back.Comment
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