Original WWII Japanese Navy Officer P1937 Kai-Gunto Katana Sword with Scabbard - Matched Number 47 Snider Rifle Parts however it was lighter and

however it was lighter and more suitable for other purposes

and the leather has shrunk somewhat

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and relatively dark

Original WWII Japanese Navy Officer P1937 Kai-Gunto Katana Sword with Scabbard - Matched Number 47 Snider Rifle Parts however it was lighter andOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased recently from a collector, this is a very nice wartime production Japanese Naval officer Katana in the Pattern 1937 Kai Gunto setting. A ; Kai Gunt (, naval sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by the Imperial Japanese Navy during the WWII Period. This is a very nice example, complete with scabbard, and shows only light use, without much damage or wear. The blade is in very good condition, with an