September 10-12, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/12/2024
69.3cm nagasa (approximately 27 - 1/4") of classic shinogi zukuri form. Straight temper line, grain is obscured by state of polish. Habaki with vertical striations. Nakago with kesho yasurime, single mekugi-ana, kiri jiri that was cut after the sword was completed, and a very soft, illegible signature that has been abbreviated by the shortening. Classic Type 98 mounts with single hanger and a pierced tsuba with an impressed symbol and matching numbers on seppa, tsuba, and fuchi. Top of the tsuka-ito with brass wire wrap, and a blue-and-brown sword tassel. CONDITION: Sword with some scattered areas of fine oxidation, heavier towards tip, with scattered mossing and handling marks, and some micro chips along cutting edge. Mounts are very good with some handling marks and scrapes to bare metal., with expected age related rubs and darkening.