^Lot 50021 JAPANESE WAKIZASHI SAMURAI SWORD ORIGINAL

THIS IS AN ORIGINAL JAPANESE WAKIZASHI SAMURAI SWORD FROM THE 1700's. THERE IS A NICE CURVATURE TO THE BLADE. THE TANG HAS TWO MEKUGI-ANA (TANG HOLES) AND ONE IS PLUGGED. THE SWORD COMES WITH A BLACK PAINTED SAYA/SCABBARD THAT NEEDS SOME TLC. AN ABRASIVE WAS USED ON THE BLADE & IT NEEDS POLISHING/BUFFING. THE BLADE IS 16" LONG. THE HANDLE, TSUBA & FITTINGS ARE NOT PRESENT. THIS IS NOT A REPRODUCTION; A GREAT PROJECT FOR A SWORD COLLECTOR. * * * * * *