Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword - Late War MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly In just lovely gently aged

In just lovely gently aged condition totally original even the ramrod has a quality iron "Screw Worm" to the base

Smallarms 1775-1851" A wonderful very informative work if you have not read it

The new unit also received a new commander

Another 82mm offering became the M1941 (recognized by the Red Army as the "82-PM 41") which was a revision on the earlier M1937

This is an original item

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword - Late War MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly In just lovely gently agedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice WW2 katana. It was made for a Japanese officer late in the war. The blade is in good condition with minor specs and spotting, it is still sharp and nick free. Blade length is 27. 5 and overall length 37. 25. Hand forged blade, with one mounting hole in the squared tang. Some temper lines visible. Nice brass tsuba (cross guard) with gold highlighted menuki (grip decoration), and a nice brass Kashira