Original WWII Japanese Navy Officer P1937 Kai-Gunto Katana Sword with Sharkskin Scabbard - Matched Numbers MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly this was almost certainly made

this was almost certainly made by a British Tommy for use in WW1's trenches where time was heavy on their hands

The S&W Model No

Fully lined on the interior with brown light wide weave canvas and with a leather sweat band

The left barrel flat bears London proof marks

John Milius

Original WWII Japanese Navy Officer P1937 Kai-Gunto Katana Sword with Sharkskin Scabbard - Matched Numbers MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly this was almost certainly madeOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased recently at a military show, this is a very nice wartime production Japanese Naval officer Katana in the Pattern 1937 Kai Gunto setting. A Kai Gunt (, naval sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by the Imperial Japanese Navy during the WWII Period. This is a very nice example, complete with scabbard, and shows only mild use, without much damage or wear. The blade is excellent condition, with a nick