Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by NOBUMITSU with Steel Scabbard - dated 1944 Napoleonic This far ahead of its

This far ahead of its time "bolt action" Infantry rifle was intended to challenge the the Allin Trapdoor conversion of the Percussion Civil War musket

with shortened number 74 present on many other components

however later examples were usually just marked with the name of the company like this one is:

It is in good shape

Copied from 5 originals and using original US schematics for reference

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by NOBUMITSU with Steel Scabbard - dated 1944 Napoleonic This far ahead of itsOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased from a private collection, this is lovely condition USGI Bring Back wartime production Japanese officer Katana in the Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. The Type 98 fittings (koshirae) are slightly simplified compared to the earlier Type 94. The blade tang is signed by the maker, and appears to be handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and