Japanese WWII Type 32 Army Sword, Otsu Model, Matching Numbers
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $395.00

Sword and metal sheath. A clean example of a pattern of sword adopted in Meiji 32 (1899), in two styles, Ko, with a 32 3/4 inch blade, and Otsu, with a 30 1/2  inch blade. This example is an Otsu model, issued to soldiers in non-cavalry units, who needed a sword for service use.The polished steel blade is very clean, no nicks in the cutting edge, or corrosion issues, factory edge. Serial numbered on the ricasso, 83540, with the same number stamped into the scabbard drag . Stamped steel guard, with remnants of a period applied, mud-brown paint finish.  Heavy steel backstrap which displays a deep checked design in the steel, below is an original finish wooden grip with matching checkering. Side locking mechanism works properly. Blue steel and patina finished scabbard with a matching serial number on the drag. More information on this variation of sword can be found on page 127, Swords of Imperial Japan 1868-1945, by Jim Dawson.