Overall length 39 1/2. Blade length 33 1/2. Zlatoust stamped blade dated 1921. Guard stamped Lun, reverse “D” 7. Scabbard brass belt attachment stamped 011, 223, 188. Scabbard bands stamped with their respective position marks reverse “K”, II, U. Massive blade in great condition, almost mint, a few scratches, shows it age under the blade washer. 10 back sharpened drop point tip. Guard, grip and pommel in great shape with some age appropriate dings, wear and scuffs. Everything is tight and solid. Scabbard is wood wrapped in linen and ebony lacquered. Crazing throughout, chipped in many places but still in better condition than many I have seen. The drag cap seam is lifted in 2 spots. The mosin nagant bayonet is WW2 vintage, shows. Age but needs to be correctly fitted. The Soviet era sword production was drastically limited by the huge drop in steel production. From 4.3 million tons in 1913 to a mere. 02 million tons in 1921, The year this sword was made. Over 5 million Russian people died the same year as a result of famine. The majority of the swords used in the Reds struggles against the Whites were Imperial era with the cyphers ground off. These were in use from the revolution up until WW2. The small number of Soviet era produced swords is the reason for their high value today. As well as the fact that they are just a beast of a sword. With a low starting price and no reserve. I’m more than happy to provide more pictures. Or answer any questions to the best of my abilities. Guaranteed authentic and in good shape. Bye the bye, it had come to my attention that in certain cultures. Buyers, no matter how happy with an item and service. Feel there is always room for improvement and leave less than 5 stars. Please respect all federal and local laws. The item “VERY RARE RUSSIAN SOVIET M1881/1909 DRAGOON CAVALRY SHASHKA SWORD BAYONET 1921″ is in sale since Friday, October 12, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “cjwoliff” and is located in Campbell Hall, New York. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation
This is a nice example of a large Japanese D-Guard Army Officer’s Kyu Gunto Sword, Type 19. It is mounted with a beautiful machine made blade with a cutting edge which measures 27 1/2 inches in length that remains in very nice, original condition with only minor surface blemishes. The beautifully detailed D-guard has now developed a very nice, rich aged patina and features a wonderful silver family mon on its backstrap. The lovely white rayskin covered hilt has survived in healthy condition and with its original twisted wire wrap still nicely place. The plated metal scabbard has some minor flaking and one small ding to the drag, otherwise has survived in very nice serviceable condition as well. Overall measuring 38 5/8 inches in length. TO SEE ADDITIONAL PHOTOS PLEASE SCROLL DOWN. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Check out my other items. The item “VERY NICE JAPANESE KUY GUNTO ARMY OFFICER SWORD, SILVER FAMILY MON” is in sale since Friday, September 28, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “pcay” and is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This item can be shipped worldwide.
This is a wonderful example of a World War II Japanese Army Shin Gunto Officer Sword mounted with an ancestral blade. The blade wears a cutting edge that measures 26 9/16 inches in length and remains very nice in its condition with just some minor surface blemishes and a few very tiny nicks to the cutting edge, nevertheless continues to wear a beautiful polish and boasts a gorgeous actively wavy temper line that extends to the tip on either side. The blade also features a lovely horimono on either side. The tang wears two holes and is signed “Bizen No Kuni Osafune Sukesada Saku”. This Sword wears high quality Army Shin Gunto Regulation Mounts that also remain very nice condition in their condition as well as is accentuated with a pretty silver family Mon upon one of the menuki. The Regulation scabbard has also survived well with just some light scuffing to the beautiful lacquer finish however has no dings. Overall, the Sword measures 38 3/4 inches in length. This is lovely example of a War Mounted Ancestral Blade as worn by a Japanese Officer during World War II. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Check out my other items. The item “VERY NICE JAPANESE ARMY OFFICER SWORD SIGNED SUKESADA” is in sale since Wednesday, September 5, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “pcay” and is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This item can be shipped worldwide.
This is a superb example of a Large Japanese High Ranking Naval Officer’s D-Guard Sword Pattern 1883. It is mounted with a grooved arsenal made blade which measures 26 1/2 inches in length that remains in very nice original condition. The fabulous gilded D-guard wears all of its original bright gold wash and frames a beautiful white samé covered hilt that has survived in very healthy condition and with its twisted wire wrap still tightly in place. The lovely original red and cream Sword Knot remains very nice in its condition and is mounted upon a gold cloth cording that reflects only minor wear. The outstanding shagreen covered scabbard also remains in near mint condition and wears beautifully detailed coordinating fittings that continue to wear all of their bright gold wash as well. Overall measuring 36 1/2 inches in length. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Check out my other items. The item “VERY NICE JAPANESE NAVAL OFFICER D-GUARD SWORD PATTERN 1883 WITH KNOT” is in sale since Wednesday, August 15, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “pcay” and is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This item can be shipped worldwide.
This is a wonderful example of a World War II Japanese Army Shin Gunto Officer Sword mounted with an ancestral blade. The blade wears a cutting edge that measures 26 9/16 inches in length and remains very nice in its condition with just some minor surface blemishes and a few very tiny nicks to the cutting edge, nevertheless continues to wear a beautiful polish and boasts a gorgeous actively wavy temper line that extends to the tip on either side. The blade also features a lovely horimono on either side. The tang wears two holes and is signed “Bizen No Kuni Osafune Sukesada Saku”. This Sword wears high quality Army Shin Gunto Regulation Mounts that also remain very nice condition in their condition as well as is accentuated with a pretty silver family Mon upon one of the menuki. The Regulation scabbard has also survived well with just some light scuffing to the beautiful lacquer finish however has no dings. Overall, the Sword measures 38 3/4 inches in length. This is lovely example of a War Mounted Ancestral Blade as worn by a Japanese Officer during World War II. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Check out my other items. The item “VERY NICE JAPANESE ARMY OFFICER SWORD SIGNED SUKESADA” is in sale since Sunday, August 5, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “pcay” and is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This item can be shipped worldwide.
This is a very nice example of a Japanese Shin Gunto Army Officer’s Sword. It is mounted with a beautiful grooved arsenal made blade that wears a cutting edge of 26 inches in length. The blade has survived in very nice original condition with only some minor surface blemishes. The tang wears one hole and is unmarked. All the fittings remain in nice, clean condition as well. The very nice metal scabbard also remains in wonderful condition and has no dings. Overall measuring 40 1/2 inches in length. The item “VERY NICE JAPANESE ARMY SHIN GUNTO OFFICER SWORD” is in sale since Tuesday, January 30, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “pcay” and is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This item can be shipped to United States.
This is a very nice example of a French Cavalry Officer Sword, Model 1923. The straight blade measures 35 1/2 inches in length and remains in nice condition with only some minor surface blemishes. The lovely basket guard features beautiful floral designs and frames a healthy carved horn hilt that remains tight and sturdy and with its original twisted wire wrap still securely in place. The metal scabbard is a bit scuffed but does remain in nice serviceable condition and has no dings. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Check out my other items. The item “VERY NICE FRENCH CAVALRY OFFICER SWORD MODEL 1923″ is in sale since Thursday, July 5, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “pcay” and is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: France
This is a superb example of a Large Japanese High Ranking Naval Officer’s D-Guard Sword Pattern 1883. It is mounted with a grooved arsenal made blade which measures 26 1/2 inches in length that remains in very nice original condition. The fabulous gilded D-guard wears all of its original bright gold wash and frames a beautiful white samé covered hilt that has survived in very healthy condition and with its twisted wire wrap still tightly in place. The lovely original red and cream Sword Knot remains very nice in its condition and is mounted upon a gold cloth cording that reflects only minor wear. The outstanding shagreen covered scabbard also remains in near mint condition and wears beautifully detailed coordinating fittings that continue to wear all of their bright gold wash as well. Overall measuring 36 1/2 inches in length. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Check out my other items. The item “VERY NICE JAPANESE NAVAL OFFICER D-GUARD SWORD PATTERN 1883 WITH KNOT” is in sale since Wednesday, July 11, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “pcay” and is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This item can be shipped worldwide.
This is a wonderful example of a World War II Japanese Army Shin Gunto Officer Sword mounted with an ancestral blade. The blade wears a cutting edge that measures 26 9/16 inches in length and remains very nice in its condition with just some minor surface blemishes and a few very tiny nicks to the cutting edge, nevertheless continues to wear a beautiful polish and boasts a gorgeous actively wavy temper line that extends to the tip on either side. The blade also features a lovely horimono on either side. The tang wears two holes and is signed “Bizen No Kuni Osafune Sukesada Saku”. This Sword wears high quality Army Shin Gunto Regulation Mounts that also remain very nice condition in their condition as well as is accentuated with a pretty silver family Mon upon one of the menuki. The Regulation scabbard has also survived well with just some light scuffing to the beautiful lacquer finish however has no dings. Overall, the Sword measures 38 3/4 inches in length. This is lovely example of a War Mounted Ancestral Blade as worn by a Japanese Officer during World War II. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Check out my other items. The item “VERY NICE JAPANESE ARMY OFFICER SWORD SIGNED SUKESADA” is in sale since Friday, July 6, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “pcay” and is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This item can be shipped worldwide.
This is a superb example of a Large Japanese High Ranking Naval Officer’s D-Guard Sword Pattern 1883. It is mounted with a grooved arsenal made blade which measures 26 1/2 inches in length that remains in very nice original condition. The fabulous gilded D-guard wears all of its original bright gold wash and frames a beautiful white samé covered hilt that has survived in very healthy condition and with its twisted wire wrap still tightly in place. The lovely original red and cream Sword Knot remains very nice in its condition and is mounted upon a gold cloth cording that reflects only minor wear. The outstanding shagreen covered scabbard also remains in near mint condition and wears beautifully detailed coordinating fittings that continue to wear all of their bright gold wash as well. Overall measuring 36 1/2 inches in length. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Check out my other items. The item “VERY NICE JAPANESE NAVAL OFFICER D-GUARD SWORD PATTERN 1883 WITH KNOT” is in sale since Saturday, June 9, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “pcay” and is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This item can be shipped worldwide.