Lot 122 , A Japanese WWII naval katana,

A Japanese WWII naval katana, with fish skin grip, pierced tsuba and 26.25 inch curved blade, with textured lacquered sayer and painted brass fittings
Estimate £150-200

Scabbard not dented, but there are some areas of wear and marks in places, push button not really working, blade pulls out with very little effort, minor marks to blade and old grease is seen, generally reasonable.


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Sold for £380