Brian Posted January 7, 2024 Report Posted January 7, 2024 Can anyone tell me anything about this one, found on a local FB page. Just trying to give the owner any info possible. Has a mon. Obviously not the original scabbard? Thanks in advance. Quote
PNSSHOGUN Posted January 7, 2024 Report Posted January 7, 2024 Cavalry Kyu Gunto, the backstrap indicates company grade. The Saya is likely original. 3 Quote
The Blacksmith Posted January 7, 2024 Report Posted January 7, 2024 Is it only the length that makes you think that it possibly isn't the original scabbard Brian? Quote
Brian Posted January 7, 2024 Author Report Posted January 7, 2024 Yeah. Not collecting military swords aside from Katana, I know very little about these. I leave it up to the experts. Thanks all. 1 Quote
Bruce Pennington Posted January 7, 2024 Report Posted January 7, 2024 I'm no bayonet guy, but that's a bayonet frog. If original, the owner must have lost/damaged his sword belt and gotten creative! 2 Quote
Scott JM Posted January 7, 2024 Report Posted January 7, 2024 With no mekugi-ana or habaki, this is the dress version, so doubtful it would have been used in any combat capacity. ---Scott M. Quote
robinalexander Posted January 8, 2024 Report Posted January 8, 2024 On 1/7/2024 at 12:55 PM, Bruce Pennington said: I'm no bayonet guy, but that's a bayonet frog. If original, the owner must have lost/damaged his sword belt and gotten creative! Expand Spot on Bruce. It's a Type 30 Arisaka bayonet frog. By the look of the wear on the buckle strap, it has been on the ashi ring for a while. One in slightly better condition in second pic. 1 Quote
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