Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. Hi I'm a newly signed up member of the site. Here is another example that's not too bad, but the bohi, stamps (these are most obvious parts) and other details are off. Even so, enough to fool a novice. Mission Ready, Qualified & Competent, On Time Execution! No habaki. NCO's sword, Kokura arsenal stamp. Funny story Paul. - it will reduce its value by at least 50 percent!! Exploring History with the National Archives Special Media Division. Seppa intergrated in the fuchi is a no go here. I am extremely thankful for the help/knowledge shared in this forum. Your previous content has been restored. Check the military sword page for examples of WW II era once told the facts they simply try and sell it on at the same price they paid, to avoid a loss of money instead of learning from there mistakes. can be. Hi there what would you expect to pay for a aluminium handled no 3 sword with some blade staining/surface rust and a dentless scabbard with some surface rust? Some older (Shinshinto) The hilt paint is only about 30%, but still shows much of the yellow accent paint. Is there visible grain (hada) in the steel of the blade? well it would have fooled me, how about you other gunto guys? Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. will show tiny dots/specks (nioi and/or nie) along and between the border of the hamon and the rest of the blade. I have been searching for years for a good reproduction of a Japanese Shin-gunto NCO sword. Grain (hada) is sometimes difficult for beginners to recognize. (Do not remove the rust). I sent the seller a message. To a novice who buys on impulse..then asks in the forums.you'll get BURNT. Brass hilt. You might also visit the Ohmura site and study the pictures there. Display as a link instead, Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns manufactured prior to 1899. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Everything to know Japanese 95 nco swordPlease visit our Ebay store and subscribe to our channel https://www.ebay.com/str/thediamondmonkey42You will find in . Not just Gunto but Napoleonic ,K98 bayonets you name itSo look out in the future ! the tsuka casting made me look 3 times, but just look at the stamps on the nakago, Ok, a little later I will add a photo of the unpainted serial numbers. 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A great early war example at a low price; yours for ? By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Etchings. Save japanese type 95 sword to get e-mail alerts and updates on your eBay Feed. The early serial number shows this sword saw service throughout Here is my last IJA type 95 copper handle nco sword the I own. Screws. Scabbard in very nice condition. The collctors in China can spot the fake easily as well,and they pay more than us to get the real ones. There are collectors in China, and if they need more, they can buy them. And even if your intentions are completely legitimate, the "bad guys" are still out there and could read this post. They are getting better with the Kokura cannonballs, but this one - the lines are to thin, the balls too big. Blade is 26.25 inches long, with an overall length of 36.25 inches. 2- no screw is used as per T-95 usual fashion on the hilt but a special screw assembly located on the pommel and holed for the sword knot. I agree. by differential tempering of the blade. Let's sum up. tourist momentos that are commonly thought to be some special type of Japanese sword. Cheers to Dan for bringing it to my attention. Traditionally this function is assigned to the Habaki (blade collar). Serial number placement. Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) Type 95 NCO Shin Gunto. antique blades were left unsigned or have had their signatures (mei) lost over time. T95 NCO swords had copper hilts, or later, aluminum ones, never brass. signed or not has little to do with determining if it is handmade or the age of the blade. This is a blatant fake, which you should keep well away from. All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. doing. Real swords, decorative, historical, fantasy; humor, social, ID requests, shopping help, art; all sword-related topics are welcome (we are not very strict about topicality)! Identification That's why I addressed here. This would fool most entry level guys. This prevents the sword from falling when the soldier is running. In very good condition, an early WW2 1935M (Type 95) Japanese Pasted as rich text. I very much doubt that it would matter, but even someone with a repro would be able to use that information to create a fake. When in doubt, check the blade with a magnet. IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. As originally produced the saber included a leather finger loop inside of the guard, which was riveted to the basket guard. Consult someone who is trained in tsuka-maki if you need to have a handle re-built. This sword is actually pictured on page 191 of Dawson . The matching serial numbers indicate the sword was taken off the Japanese soldier, not an end of war mass surrender item (swords and scabbards were frequently . Shamsy I do share Greys sentiment though. I opted for the lower end of the market and went for a Type 95 (this is all new to me and only found this out through google) NCO Shin Gunto. The Type 95 NCO sword is similar in appearance to officers Type 94 and Type 98 Shin-gunt military swords, but is made of lower quality materials, most notably its hilt, which is made from metal and the scabbard was similar to that of the Type 32 with a prominent drag. Please consider starting a new thread rather than reviving this one, unless your post is really relevant and adds to the topic.. Blade is 26 1/4 inches long, with an overall length of 36 1/4inches. The 26 3/8 inch nagasa (cutting edge section) blade is in very There should be no characters etched on the blade, just a serial number. The NMB says so!" This is why the education side of collecting is so important!! The Japanese Type 95 pattern Army NCO's sword is one of the most reproduced / faked swords in the world, be warned. The biggest giveaway are the stamps. There is a suspicion that this is a fake. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Based on my research the sword meets all the criteria of an authentic WWII Shin-Gunto Type 95 with one exception which is confusing me. The above items are only a general guide. The machine-made blade is 26 inches long. Sword steel of the army standard , Blade length: 83.6, Curvature: 1.35, machine made, tempering in oils, with a fuller and no Hamon, Overall length: 100.2, Made in the Tky Artillery Arsenal Type 32 Gunt is a government supply noncommissioned officer sword enacted in 1889 (August 23, Meiji 32). This product is available for international shipping. The first question to be answered - is it a real sword or a modern replica or an By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Paste as plain text instead, Tokyo First Arsenal blade numbers. Could someone simply call the most obvious differences from the original? The grip still retains much of its brown paint, being approximately 70% intact, and the golden yellow paint on the cherry blossom menuki is approximately 50% intact. more then I would pay but I'm grinch, https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/WW2-Japanese-Type-95-NCO-Sword/222687760837?hash=item33d93991c5:g:KZAAAOSwIJlZ6-vP, another version, price is abit high but a honest piece, https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Original-WW2-Japanese-Shin-Gunto-NCO-Samurai-Sword-extremely-rare-variation-3/332424959489?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D48795%26meid%3D4f20fff958304da4af55f1ba88fb7e90%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D222687760837&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851. I agree and have never been able to put it into words like you just did. WAY too big, wrong place and the square imprint around it. These are simply paper spacers to aid in positioning the wrapping properly on the handle. Overall a very nice condition WW2 Type 95 NCO Katana that will appreciate in value over the coming years. Sometimes they just forget this part. The overall swords are getting better. painted wood figures. to another sword / scabbard. Overall the fit and finish is definitely far above a replica, which can be seen in the photos. The Scabbardlooks to have some paint left, however it is under the leather cover, which we have not removed, so we do not know how much still remains. the market. We assume no liability associated with misuse of our products. Truly disappointing. If the blade is not sharp all the way to the habaki does not assure it is a WW II era blade, but is . The sword sheathes and draws very well, and the Would need in hand to see many more. View cart for details. IMA works diligently to be aware of these ever changing laws and obeys them accordingly. The prices go higher and higher and they will copy better and better to take part on this. I am not sure why the serial numbers are covered? We assume no liability associated with misuse of our products. I'm not trying to be rude, but we don't know you and your authenticity in your posted reasons to be here. By the way, the MILLIONS of copy ROLEXS have not slowed the demand for the real thing, or stopped prices rising. Please see our. Akunin The members here in the board who collect these swords are taking a very good investment for the future. Something went wrong. Make the gap between the arsenal marks less! Army NCO's Sword, matching serial numbers. The blades are very straight and thin and often have significant flaws. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. There are a few small nicks on the edge of the blade, but they are hard to photograph. $4200. I have NO idea what that belt hanger is supposed to be. Even non-mechanical artsy-fartsy stuff. Celebrating the Past, Present and Future of Navy Cryptology, Official site for National Guard marksmanship training & competitions. Thanks sean, Your email address will not be published. Benefits CHARITY. The position of the number on the blade, configured to be read with the cutting edge down, identifies the sword as having been produced by the Tokyo Arsenal (The only other source for the Type 95 sword was the Nagoya arsenal, which impressed the number on the blade in such a way that it is read with the cutting edge facing up). Anyway, if ok, can I post some pictures to get your expert opinion on my purchase? Given the large jump in value that NCO swords have experienced in the last few years and given how relatively easy it is to copy something that is cast and milled without a lot of hand work involved, I think it is only a matter of time, and not much time at that, before the fakes are indistinguishable from the real thing.