What is this? Zuohei-To? Murata-To? Reproduction?

[Kaz S]

Good afternoon wise NMB. I come to you today after having spent many hours trawling these boards and others for answers. Please find below pictures of what I suspect is either:
Zuohei-to (http://ohmura-study.net/206.html)
Murata-to (http://ohmura-study.net/911.html)
A reproduction

I cannot make out anything on the nakago, as it is fairly corroded. The tsuba, seppa and fuchi all have a 3 digit number on them (140. If I saw this on a Japanese rifle I'd say it's an assembly number). Please share your thoughts, I would very much appreciate them! Please advise of any other/clearer pictures you'd like.

 

[BANGBANGSAN]

It looks like 造兵刀 Zohei-To to me.That blade is in very poor shape.

[PNSSHOGUN]

Yes, a Zohei-To for sure.

[Kaz S]

58 minutes ago, BANGBANGSAN said:

It looks like 造兵刀 Zohei-To to me.That blade is in very poor shape.

Thank you. I agree, the blade is not looking good. The price I paid reflects this though. 

In a way, I like the corrosion, pitting, patina etc. on wartime items. It gives me a feeling of respect for the age of the thing.

[BANGBANGSAN]

Yes ,didn't have to have the mint condition Gunto, it looks fine ,as long as it's real WW2 sword.