Original Japanese Edo Period Handmade Katana Sword with Decorative Lacquered Scabbard colts which resembled the medieval sallet

which resembled the medieval sallet

This was a private purchase item that could be used with any waist belt but intended for use with the Sam Browne design for use with over the shoulder cross strap

It looks to originally have had a frog

and on both barrels

This is a very nice example of the Colt Model 1878 Hammer Shotgun

Original Japanese Edo Period Handmade Katana Sword with Decorative Lacquered Scabbard colts which resembled the medieval salletOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Japanese Katana ( or ) is a sword characterized by a curved, single edged blade with a circular or squared guard and long grip to accommodate two hands. The design is iconic, and probably one of the best known sword styles in the world, easily identifiable even in silhouette. The official term for katana in Japan is uchigatana () and the term katana () often refers to single edged swords from around the world.