Spring 2026 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
February 26th, February 27th, February 28th, and March 1st, 2026
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!
STRIKING PHOENIX HILTED TACHI COURT SWORD
02-25812
This ornate decorative tachi measures 40 1/2″ overall with a 27 1/2″ blade showing a straight hamon and a gilded brass habaki. In place of the normal tsuba is a brass guard of a semi western style with engraved foliate decoration and a pointed bracket on each side. There is one seppa above and below the crossguard. The nakago has a two character signature on one side and a single mekugi-ana. The tsuka has an engraved fuchi that matches the motif of the crossguard. The top of the tsuka is covered with a huge heavy 9 1/2″ gilded brass phoenix. There are three gilded bronze studs on each side of the tsuka. There is no tsuka-ito. The wooden saya has five matching engraved mounts similar to the crossguard and fuchi. Tan full sageo with coordinated brass studs on the leather. (02-25812/BF)
