Flintlock

Hi Geraint thanks for your reply. I live in West Wales which is closed as well. We often spend time in Cornwall. Where are you near?

Thanks Nobody, Grey Doffin and Geraint for your replies much appreciated. Geraint I’ve included two more photos, hope these help. From my search of the web the blade shape looks to be early edo, but what do I know!!!!!! Thanks again all

Hi Bugyotsuji Thanks for your reply, but unfortunately I don’t understand any Japanese and therefore in my ignorance I can’t understand what you’re showing me. My concerns are 1. Is the inscription on the hilt genuine 2. What do the characters say in English 3. Any idea of the year of manufacture and 4. How good is the swordsmith. Thanks again and I apologise for my ignorance Sion

Hello I hope someone can help please. I know nothing about Japanese swords but have inherited a katana from my brother which I intend to keep. There are a number of characters on the tang and I thing one is Hiroyoshi? The others I have no clue so would appreciate some help please. Would anyone know the date of the sword please? In the attached photos the rightmost fits on top of the middle which fits on top of the first in a straight line down the tang. Any comment would be gratefully received. Many thanks Sion