Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Late War Katana Samurai Sword by HIROMICHI in Steel Scabbard - dated 1945 Category_Feed Block Assembly and 8 mm Mauser are

and 8 mm Mauser are all different names for the same cartridge

The inside of each boot is marked 4

with examples going back 400/500 years

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Original WWII Japanese Army Officer Late War Katana Samurai Sword by HIROMICHI in Steel Scabbard - dated 1945 Category_Feed Block Assembly and 8 mm Mauser areOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased directly from a veteran's family this is a very good condition Japanese officer katana. The blade is hand made, indicated by a few tell tale characteristics that include: Double hole tang. Tang is signed by the maker on both sides! Holes in tang are punch not drilled Folded steel blade (fold lines are evident on the spine) Offered in good condition with a clean bright blade, this sword has definitely seen