Kanenaga Posted May 6, 2022 Report Posted May 6, 2022 Selling what appears to be a type 98 (?) gunto koshirae that has been upgraded. The tsuka has been re-wrapped with white ito. All the metal fittings have been electroplated with what I think is silver (possibly chrome) that has become somewhat tarnished and probably needs some careful polishing. The tsuba has been replaced with a good tachi tsuba with o-seppa. The saya is lacquered metal and has a few minor dents. There is a mon on the kabutogane but it doesn’t stand out because both are now the same color. It’s a fancified set of mounts in good condition. I’ve never seen another like it, but I do not specialize in in WWII-era collectibles. I don’t know if the enhancements were done during the war or after, but the plating is worn in places, suggesting that it has been carried. It supposedly held a Yasukuni-to at one time, but there is no blade now, only a tsunagi. For the specialist collector of militaria or unusual koshirae, I suppose. Not sure how to price this fairly. I know that folks here will let me know if I’m way out of line. Asking $1600 USD + shipping.
Ron M Posted September 28, 2022 Report Posted September 28, 2022 This is a very nice koshirae! Is it still available?
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