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Here’s the flag 

Thank you for the help much appreciated 

Have a small ww2 flag with Japanese kanji hopefully someone can help translate.

thank you 

Here are the pics tang and found that the waki Fuchi has Mei on it can any translate 

Here are the pics of waki 

Have added pics of tanto and in its mounts 

  Hi,

I could use some help with translation of a sword Mei . I will add more pics of unsigned tanto (pics of blade) and of waklzashi(with the Mei) picked up today from a ww2 vet’s son once I have more time. Thank you 
 

thank you 

Thank you for the help and the replies. 

http://www.nramuseum.org/guns/the-galleries/the-american-west-1850-to-1900/case-21-tin-stars-sixguns-frontier-justice/connecticut-arms-hammond-bulldog.aspx

I have been a little lucky with foreign guns with Japanese kanji here are a couple I have for you view. 

Hi need a little help with translation on kanji on a American pistol was told. 

Ibaraki prefecture number 723 but was also told Meiji 7  number 23 Ibaraki prefecture.

Any clarification would be appreciated.

thank you 

They never show detail pics of the larger blade just focus small blade. 

If the offer was excepted at $250.00 did someone got a deal ?
 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/WW2-Japanese-KNIFE-DOUBLE-KNIFE-SET-WITH-SHEATH-/224391321606?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=RuRl1JVPGcEfZRU1PxgWjPV9xxY%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Helmet looks to new to me . the price for the set is just under $2500.00 with out shipping and taxes.  Sounds fair for edo period?  If you like link to site pm me as I considering passing on item. 

Would like your thoughts and opinions on an online item for sale thinking of purchasing. 
 

Japanese Edo Period Foot Soldier Samurai Armor With Helmet And Storage Box. 
Edo period blown lacquer on iron armor set comprising side hinged front and back plates of iron chain mail connecting small lacquered iron plates, backed with cloth. Arm, hand, apron and shin components of the same construction. Brown lacquer iron helmet with neck lames, removable gilt lacquer crest and blue cotton liner. Most pieces show wear to the cloth backing, the lower apron and shin guard with extensive wear to the cloth.  The metal is mostly in very good condition, connecting cords and laces are replaced as are some fittings. Set is contained within a pine armor case with iron fittings and handles, lock is missing.

Not sure if Edo period looks to new to me. 

Thank you for your help -Moriyama Koichi 

Hi ,

checking to see if any one could help with translation of data plates I recently pick up at a local antique store. 
 

thank you 

Thanks bugyotsuji  for your help I was told the to items on the bottom were rope cutters? I will reconsider my option on items. 

Kato, thank you for translation help. 

Bugyotsuji ,

looking to buy item but would’t mind opinions before spending my money . The grouping cost around $600 plus shipping is fair price Or overprice? Any way to find more information on items? 
 

thank you 

Hi, 

looking for help with translation of plaque with arrows and think description of type of arrows. 
 Very appreciated with with help. 

Bugyotsuji,

Thank you so much for helping me with this new project. I will try my best to clean out barrel and then post pics.

Regards ,

Ace,H

I soaked plug in oil for a day and with a little elbow grease it came out! How should I clean internal bore Should I use a shotgun soft cloth brush or a copper brush?

Thanks you,

Ace,H

I was able to remove plug here are some pics of plug and port.

Port is around12-13 mm sorry did not have calipers for exact.

Plug threads are 50mm long and around 12-13mm wide

Barrel is 1016mm long without plug

Long rifle with barrel in stock is1295.5mm

With measurements any ideas it was used for?

Thank you

Ace H.

I collect ww2 Japanese military( swords, guns, uniforms, flags, etc) here in the states which is getting harder to find lately. I saw the long gun at a local gun show and thought it was cool looking and was hopeing it was old ( before 1700's) thought the price was fair and bought it. I Would like to add another one in the furture maybe a large monme cannon type. I thank you for taking the time to answer my questions and posting your opinions which I respect.

Regards,

Ace. H

Bugyotsuji,

I paid over 2k for rifle did I do ok on my purchase? Any value in getting rifle researched for age and for any providence?

Thank you,

Ace H.