Original Late WWII Japanese Army Type 95 Wood "Pineapple" Handle NCO Katana with Matching Scabbard No. 213221 Antique Wheellock Firearms There are a few areas

There are a few areas of minor damage (see images) but nothing that should not be expected from a 400+ year old iron helmet

Ammunition Type: Lead Shot & Powder with Percussion Cap

Arnold Danfourth - Maine

Barrel Length: 5 1/2 inches

Original Late WWII Japanese Army Type 95 Wood "Pineapple" Handle NCO Katana with Matching Scabbard No. 213221 Antique Wheellock Firearms There are a few areasOriginal Item: Only One Available. The end of WWII marked the beginning of the sword ownership ban in Japan. By law, Japanese citizens were forbidden to own swords. General McArthur did not want the general population to be able to arm again. Most soldiers and citizens surrendered their swords to the American occupying forces. The Americans destroyed a large number of swords by dumping them into the ocean or by melting them. But a small percentage