Original WWII Japanese Navy Officer P1937 Kai-Gunto Katana Sword with Scabbard - Handmade Ancient Blade Magazines This was common for use

This was common for use on CANADIAN weapons and perhaps indicates where this carbine was issued

I told John that I would send him the officer's cap I wore on most of those Hump flights

Wood took home once the war ended

The main features were the ability to use stripper clips to feed the magazine (a revolution in rate of fire)

Overall condition is very good with the liner unattached from shell in one area

Original WWII Japanese Navy Officer P1937 Kai-Gunto Katana Sword with Scabbard - Handmade Ancient Blade Magazines This was common for useOriginal Item: Only One Available. Acquired directly from a collector, this is an excellent condition rare 1937 Pattern Kai Gunto Naval Officer katana, with an even rarer handmade ancient blade. It may be the best Japanese Navy Officer sword we have ever had, and is sure to make a worthy addition to any collection it becomes a part of. This particular example has the higher grade 1937 Pattern fittings with the lacquered sharkskin wrapped scabbard,