Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by MASAYUKI with Leather Covered Scabbard Resin Guns and Grenades The M1911 was replaced by

The M1911 was replaced by the 9 mm Beretta M9 pistol as the standard U

and there was no time to set up mass production to be ready for the war

The second photo is the first photo in this progression style series

and the proofs are still clear

There are only a few minor dents and scratches

Original WWII Japanese Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by MASAYUKI with Leather Covered Scabbard Resin Guns and Grenades The M1911 was replaced byOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a large military show, this is a very nice USGI Bring Back wartime production Japanese officer Katana in the Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. These type of fittings (koshirae) are slightly simplified compared to the earlier Type 94. The blade tang is signed by the maker, and it appears to be an arsenal forged stainless steel blade. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and