Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Shin-gunto Katana Samurai Sword by KATSUMASA with Scabbard - Dated 1945 German Edged Weapons Winchester established a One of

Winchester established a One of One Thousand grade in 1875

—The result of this is that the whole of it can be taken off in one motion

and the carbines' weight was reduced to 7lb 8oz

Aachen was heavily damaged during World War II

Serial number 4788 t

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Shin-gunto Katana Samurai Sword by KATSUMASA with Scabbard - Dated 1945 German Edged Weapons Winchester established a One ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a veteran's family this is a very good condition Japanese officer katana. The blade is hand made, indicated by a few tell tale characteristics that include: Double hole tang. Tang is signed (engraved) by the maker on both sides along with a painted signature as well (triple markings!). Holes in tang are punch not drilled. Folded steel blade (fold lines are evident on the spine). Visible temper