Original Japanese WWII M1899 Type 32 "Ko" First Pattern Cavalry Saber with Scabbard - Serial 12199 U.S. Holsters though it does look like

though it does look like it was arsenal refurbished before issue in WWI

the addition of a fragmentation sleeve gave it greatly increased anti-personnel fragmentation ability

Approximate Measurements:Collar to shoulder: 9”Shoulder to sleeve: 23”Shoulder to shoulder: 16

Developed in early WWII these ammunition cans designed to carry either the 100 round or 250round cloth belts were introduced for use with the jeep and half track M25 and M31 PEDESTAL MOUNTS

The right firing pin is missing

Original Japanese WWII M1899 Type 32 "Ko" First Pattern Cavalry Saber with Scabbard - Serial 12199 U.S. Holsters though it does look likeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice condition Imperial Japanese WWII Type 32 "Ko" First Pattern Cavalry saber, complete with its original steel scabbard. Japanese cavalry sabers, originally introduced in the late 19th Century, all have machine made blades with serial numbers on the ricasso and will commonly have arsenal stamps on the guard. The Type 25, introduced in 1892, had brass hilts and plain wood grips. The Type 32,