Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword in Scabbard By MIFUKU MASAYUKI - circa 1940 Antique Handguns MP-28/IIwas basically the same weapon

MP-28/IIwas basically the same weapon as MP-18/I

plans were laid for the withdrawal of all Marine units from Hopeh

from Action to Action

was constantly in need of the latest Military Equipment with which to discourage their neighbors

For years this sword has been on display next to it's scabbard rather than in it resulting in it being best left that way due to the leather shrinking

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Katana Samurai Sword in Scabbard By MIFUKU MASAYUKI - circa 1940 Antique Handguns MP-28/IIwas basically the same weaponOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased from the family of a WWII Merchant Navy Veteran, this is a very nice wartime production high grade Japanese officer Katana (Gunto). The blade bears a Seki Arsenal stamp, and is signed by the Gonto swordsmith Mifuku Masayuki. From what we know about this smith, the blade was most likely made around 1940, and is of very high original quality. Included is a small tag with research information and references.