WWII JAPANESE ARMY OFFICER TYPE 98 SHIN GUNTO
Updated September 21, 2026
| Lot number | 159312 |
| Estimate | 600.00 - 800.00 USD |
| Category | Firearms & Militaria |
| Auction | Military Edged Weapons - Civil War, WWI, WWII, Vietnam |
| Date | October 10, 2026 at 10:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Centurion Auctions |
| Location | Tallahassee, Florida |
WWII Imperial Japanese Army Officer Type 98 Shin Gunto Sword. Single edged, slightly curved, bright blade with no visible Hamon. Brass Habaki, Tsuba and Seppas. Copper Fuchi. Cherry Blossom Menuki laid between rayskin and Ito wrapped Tsuka. Unsigned one hole tang. Steel one-ring Saya. Blade Length: 26 1/2" Total Length: 36 1/4" Condition: Good. Light to moderate wear, oxidation, dark spots and finish loss. Ito is unraveling.
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