Japanese Militaria Collector Auction

Friday, November 15, 2013 | 6:30 PM Eastern

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Japanese Militaria Collector Auction

Friday, November 15, 2013 | 6:30 PM Eastern

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An estate auction of Japanese WWII Firearms, edged weapons, uniforms, medals & sake cups, no minimums - no reserves.

Echoes of Glory International Military Auction House

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Japanese Militaria WWII Collector Auction

Lot # 0 (Sale Order: 1 of 91)

Welcome to our November Japanese Militaria Auction! This auction will feature 100+ lots of firearms, weapons and fine militaria from WWII Imperial Japan. We'll be adding multiple photos and descriptions of the lots daily, so please check back often! Remember the auction is "as is/where is" with no returns allowed - please check out the multiple photos and description before bidding. Lots of good items, bid early, bid often, bid high and good luck!

Imperial Japanese Military Type 38 6.5x50mm Arisaka Rifle - FFL # 33904

Lot # 1 (Sale Order: 2 of 91)

Categories: Bolt-ActionCaliber: 6.5x50mmManufacturer: Koishikawa Arsenal (Tokyo)Mag/Cyl Size: 5 RoundsModel: Type 38Low Est: $350Serial #: 33904High Est: $500Condition: Very Good+

An excellent museum grade Series 28 Tokyo Arsenal Type 38 Arisaka in excellent condition. It is complete with Chrysanthemum, dust cover, cleaning rod, marked leather sling and the original capture papers. Rifle is 95%, excellent bore and has matching numbers except for the dust cover - very hard to find a better example.

Imperial Japanese WWII Type 99 7.7mm Arisaka Rifle - FFL # 105

Lot # 2 (Sale Order: 3 of 91)

Categories: Bolt-ActionCaliber: 7.7mmManufacturer: Nagoya ArsenalBarrel Length: 26"Model: Type 99Mag/Cyl Size: 5 roundsSerial #: 105Low Est: $300Condition: Very Good+High Est: $400

A late-war, last ditch Type 99 Series 3 (possible) Nogaya Arsenal Type 99 with matching bolt, full chrysanthemum, and dust cover - much better than average! Comes with a copy of the original paperwork. Was captured with lot # 17.

Imperial Japanese WWII Type 14 8mm Nambu Pistol - FFL # 66182

Lot # 3 (Sale Order: 4 of 91)

Categories: Semi-AutomaticCaliber: 8mmType: Single-ActionBarrel Length: 4.6"Manufacturer: Nagoya ArsenalMag/Cyl Size: 8 RoundsModel: Type 14Low Est: $750Serial #: 66182High Est: $850Condition: Very Good

A December 1944 produced Type 14 with a mis-matched magazine, 85% blue mixed with patina, a very good bore and nice grips. Unfortunately, the safety lever is broken off, replacements are available.

Imperial Japanese WWII Type 14 8mm Nambu Pistol - FFL # 87566

Lot # 4 (Sale Order: 5 of 91)

Categories: Semi-AutomaticCaliber: 8mmType: Single-ActionBarrel Length: 4.6"Manufacturer: Kokubunji Factory - Nogoya ArsenalMag/Cyl Size: 8 RoundsModel: Type 14Low Est: $550Serial #: 87566High Est: $650Condition: Good+

A 1940 dated Type 14 that has been nicely re-blued. Magazine matches, grips are good, bore is good but dirty.

Imperial Japanese WWII Type 14 8mm Nambu Pistol - FFL # 26884

Lot # 5 (Sale Order: 6 of 91)

Categories: Semi-AutomaticCaliber: 8mmType: Single-ActionBarrel Length: 4.6"Manufacturer: NogayaMag/Cyl Size: 8 RoundsModel: Type-14Low Est: $350Serial #: 26884High Est: $450Condition: Fair-Good

A 1944 dated Nambu showing a lot of finish wear and has a broken safety lever. Magazine does match, bore is very good, action is a little weak - a good project gun.

Imperial Japanese WWII Type 2 1/3 Kg. Cluster Bomb

Lot # 6 (Sale Order: 7 of 91)

Categories: OrdananceLow Est: $200Model: Type 2High Est: $250Condition: Very Good+

This WWII Japanese Type 2 1/3 Kg. 2nd. Pattern Air dropped Cluster Bomb. is in very good condition. It comes with a copy of the cover of the Jan. 1945 Popular Science magazine propaganda cover 'The Yellow Peril', showing weapons that the Japanese would have defended the home Islands. Very interesting Cover to say the least!

Imperial Japanese WWII Type 4 Ceramic Grenade

Lot # 7 (Sale Order: 8 of 91)

Categories: OrdnanceCondition: Very Good+Manufacturer: Sasebo Naval YardLow Est: $100Model: Type 4High Est: $150

The Type 4 Grenade or Ceramic Grenade was a “last-ditch” hand grenade developed by the Imperial Japanese Navy in the closing stages of World War II. This example is in very good condition.

Imperial Japanese WWII Type 4 Ceramic Grenade

Lot # 8 (Sale Order: 9 of 91)

Categories: OrdnanceCondition: Very Good+Manufacturer: Sasebo Naval YardLow Est: $100Model: Type 4High Est: $150

The Type 4 Grenade or Ceramic Grenade was a “last-ditch” hand grenade developed by the Imperial Japanese Navy in the closing stages of World War II. This example is in very good condition.

Imperial Japanese WWII Type 4 Ceramic Grenade

Lot # 9 (Sale Order: 10 of 91)

Categories: OrdnanceCondition: Very Good+Manufacturer: Sasebo Naval YardLow Est: $100Model: Type 4High Est: $150

The Type 4 Grenade or Ceramic Grenade was a “last-ditch” hand grenade developed by the Imperial Japanese Navy in the closing stages of World War II. This example is in very good condition.

Imperial Japanese Army WWII Helmet

Lot # 10 (Sale Order: 11 of 91)

Categories: HeadgearLow Est: $300Model: Type 90?High Est: $450Condition: Very Good+

Japanese Type 30 Helmet with nice leather liner. Correct color, but no helmet badge - instead in has a painted "2" kanji on the front.

Imperial Japanese Army WWI-II Officer Dress Hat

Lot # 11 (Sale Order: 12 of 91)

Categories: HeadgearLow Est: $150Condition: Good+High Est: $250

Japanese Meiji style Army Officers Dress Cap in good condition, complete with cap badge and nice bullion. Some damage to the sweat band, embroidered name on liner.

Imperial Japanese Army WWII Rabbit Fur-Lined Winter Cap

Lot # 12 (Sale Order: 13 of 91)

Categories: HeadgearLow Est: $250Condition: Very GoodHigh Est: $400

Produced in an olive green wool, this nice fur-lined winter cap is in very good+ condition. The front of the cap has the remains of the gold star and the interior is partially lined with a rabbit fur that is very soft! The olive green lining has many Japanese markings.

Imperial Japanese WWII Type I Gas Mask

Lot # 13 (Sale Order: 14 of 91)

Categories: Field GearLow Est: $150Condition: Very Good+High Est: $225

The IJA Type 1 /Model A Gas Mask was issued to the Japanese Army and civil defense forces during the late 1930's in much better than average condition. Nice label on filter.

Imperial Japanese Army WWII NCO Sword

Lot # 14 (Sale Order: 15 of 91)

Categories: SwordCondition: GoodManufacturer: Tokyo ArsenalLow Est: $200Model: NCOHigh Est: $300

Early 27" Japanese fullered NCO sword in good condition with scabbard & tsuba. Looks to have been captured by the Chinese who replaced the grip with one of theirs. Good condition overall.

Japanese 16th Century Tachi Converted to a Katana Samurai Sword

Lot # 15 (Sale Order: 16 of 91)

Categories: SwordLow Est: $850Condition: Very Good+High Est: $1200

We're told this is either a 16th-17th century Tachi that was subsequently cut down to a long Katana around 1750-1800. 31" blade (41" overall) is in very good polish, with two holes in the tang and no signature (probably removed when it was reworked). Temper line is very thin with three flaws from re-tempering and repeated polishing. Comes in an unusual scabbard identified from the Sasume region, grip is missing the wrap (lost by consignors kids after it was brought back as a war souvenir. A much better than average very early heirloom sword.

Imperial Japanese Military Showa Smith-Made Samurai Sword

Lot # 16 (Sale Order: 17 of 91)

Categories: SwordLow Est: $1000Condition: Very GoodHigh Est: $1500

An exceptional hand-forged 28" long sword produced circa 1930-1935 by Masafusa. Masafusa was a famous swordsmith who in 1941 placed third in the National Sword Competition. His swords bring 1,000,000 Yen in Japan. It is signed by the smith and the polisher, and has two "hot-stamps" signifying high-quality rust-resistant steel. It has the most active and beautiful temper line any of our experts have seen, and though there are some scratches and two small nicks, the polish is in good condition. It was taken off a dead Japanese 2nd Lieutenant after the battle of Zig-Zag Pass in the Philippines during 1945. Hard to find a better example.

Imperial Japanese WWII Type 30 Arisaka Bayonet

Lot # 17 (Sale Order: 18 of 91)

Categories: BayonetCondition: Very GoodType: Last DitchLow Est: $150Manufacturer: Rare Jensen ArsenalHigh Est: $250Model: Type 30

Rare late-war late-ditch bayonet with wood scabbard in very good condition. This was made at the Korean Jensen arsenal in 1945. Was captured with Lot #1 & 2, with copy of the capture papers.

Imperial Japanese Army WWII M98 Enlisted Uniform Tunic

Lot # 18 (Sale Order: 19 of 91)

Categories: UniformLow Est: $150Model: M98 (1938)High Est: $200Condition: Fair -Good

Once displayed at the Portsmouth Military Museum, this original M98 tunic is in good condition showing some wear & staining.

Imperial Japanese Army WWII M98 Enlisted Uniform Tunic

Lot # 19 (Sale Order: 20 of 91)

Categories: UniformLow Est: $150Model: M98 (1938)High Est: $250Condition: Good

Once displayed at the Portsmouth Military Museum, this original M98 tunic is in good condition showing some wear & staining.

Imperial Japanese Military WWII Nambu Pistol Holster

Lot # 20 (Sale Order: 21 of 91)

Categories: HolsterHigh Est: $100Condition: Very Good+Other: $150

A nice leather clam-shell flap holster for the Type 14 Nambu in very good condition. There are some reproductions out there, but this looks pretty good - use your own judgment.

Imperial Japanese WWII "Meatball" Kamakaze Flag

Lot # 21 (Sale Order: 22 of 91)

Categories: FlagLow Est: $150Condition: Very GoodHigh Est: $250

A nicely framed Japanese flag that our consignor reported came out of a crashed Kamikaze aircraft. Frame measures 12"x 15".

Imperial Japanese WWII Cloth Obi Waist Belt

Lot # 22 (Sale Order: 23 of 91)

Categories: UniformLow Est: $50Condition: GoodHigh Est: $100

Measures 8"x 40" with Japanese kanji...this obi is dated October 1944 & serial numbered.

Imperial Japanese Army Coastal Defense Flag

Lot # 23 (Sale Order: 24 of 91)

Categories: FlagLow Est: $150Condition: Very Good+High Est: $225

A cotton 22"x 34" Japanese WWII flag, reported from the consignor to be from a coastal defense unit. It is numbered and unit marked.

Imperial Japanese WWI M1917 "Tank" Clock

Lot # 24 (Sale Order: 25 of 91)

Categories: TimepieceLow Est: $100Condition: Very GoodHigh Est: $150

This "Jupiter" produced clock is mounted in a metal Japanese M1917 WWI tank and is in very good condition. Currently does not work - looks to be wound too tight. It is 6.5" long & 4" tall.

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Japanese Militaria Collector Auction

Japanese Militaria Collector Auction

Japanese Militaria WWII Collector Auction

Imperial Japanese Military Type 38 6.5x50mm Arisaka Rifle - FFL # 33904

Imperial Japanese WWII Type 99 7.7mm Arisaka Rifle - FFL # 105

Imperial Japanese WWII Type 14 8mm Nambu Pistol - FFL # 66182

Imperial Japanese WWII Type 14 8mm Nambu Pistol - FFL # 87566

Imperial Japanese WWII Type 14 8mm Nambu Pistol - FFL # 26884

Imperial Japanese WWII Type 2 1/3 Kg. Cluster Bomb

Imperial Japanese WWII Type 4 Ceramic Grenade

Imperial Japanese WWII Type 4 Ceramic Grenade

Imperial Japanese WWII Type 4 Ceramic Grenade

Imperial Japanese Army WWII Helmet

Imperial Japanese Army WWI-II Officer Dress Hat

Imperial Japanese Army WWII Rabbit Fur-Lined Winter Cap

Imperial Japanese WWII Type I Gas Mask

Imperial Japanese Army WWII NCO Sword

Japanese 16th Century Tachi Converted to a Katana Samurai Sword

Imperial Japanese Military Showa Smith-Made Samurai Sword

Imperial Japanese WWII Type 30 Arisaka Bayonet

Imperial Japanese Army WWII M98 Enlisted Uniform Tunic

Imperial Japanese Army WWII M98 Enlisted Uniform Tunic

Imperial Japanese Military WWII Nambu Pistol Holster

Imperial Japanese WWII "Meatball" Kamakaze Flag

Imperial Japanese WWII Cloth Obi Waist Belt

Imperial Japanese Army Coastal Defense Flag

Imperial Japanese WWI M1917 "Tank" Clock