September 10-12, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/10/2024
66.1cm (approximately 26") nagasa of shinogi zukuri form with a ko-midare temper line with no observable grain. Nakago with iriyamagata jiri, single mekugi-ana, kesho yasurime, and signed "Nagamitsu". Classic Type 98 mounts, with tsuba and seppa numbered 183. CONDITION: Blade with some scattered handling marks and mossing, with a clearly defined temper line throughout. Mounts with expected rubs and some age related darkness, but present well. Tsuka-ito possibly a rewrap. A classic example of the World War II sword.