Original Japanese WWII Bullet Damaged Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with 1836 Dated Blade by MICHITOKI & Steel Scabbard German Luger The end result of this

The end result of this was that the revolver designs of the company had to be completely redesigned to avoid further lawsuits from Colt

indicating it may have been used as a hammer

There is also a larger "S" on the top by the butt plate tang

only to be reinstated as an all-union commissariat in 1934

Very fine quality embroidery on black felt background

Original Japanese WWII Bullet Damaged Type 98 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword with 1836 Dated Blade by MICHITOKI & Steel Scabbard German Luger The end result of thisOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at a military show, this is very interesting USGI Bring Back Japanese officer Katana in the "High Grade" Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. The Type 98 fittings (koshirae) are slightly simplified compared to the earlier Type 94. The blade tang is signed by the maker, and appears to be handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank