1 antique Japanese brass handle artillery short sword available.  The brass handle artillery sword is the one that is hard to find.  This WW2 Japanese sword would make a fine addition to any collection.

The kanji stamped on the ricasso show which arsenal this sword was made at, and the date it was made.  The sword and scabbard serial #'s do not match.  This brass handled artillery sword measures 26 1/8" overall.

This antique Japanese artillery sword is in excellent condition.  The blade has just three spots of pitting, with some staining in those areas.  The handle is excellent condition.  The over-100 year old leather and brass scabbard is in excellent condition as well with some scuffs in the surface of the leather.  

This rare sword would make an important addition to any collection.