Lareon Posted May 13 Report Posted May 13 Hi all, I'm new to Tanegashima and have been exclusively collecting swords, this is my first purchase, most simply because i find them beautiful, so please excuse any ignorance i have on the subject. I wanted to post it up to see what people thought, any information they could share, I don't know enough to know if it is genuine or simply a souvenir so any info is good. I only have the sellers photos at the moment so haven't got it in hand to do a deep inspection but just wanted to get a general consensus and share it Thank you for any information you can share. Tony 1 1 Quote
Lareon Posted May 13 Author Report Posted May 13 obviously please correct me if i'm wrong but with the brass kabuto motif, poppy muzzle and the sail motif, it would point towards Sakai Osaka? 1 Quote
Bugyotsuji Posted May 14 Report Posted May 14 20 hours ago, Lareon said: obviously please correct me if i'm wrong but with the brass kabuto motif, poppy muzzle and the sail motif, it would point towards Sakai Osaka? Exactly, Tony, and a fine example you have there. (Just needing a pan cover/lid.) Somewhat similar to mine! The Masa 正 seal could be the first part of the owner’s name. You haven’t yet removed the barrel to see if there’s a Mei? 1 Quote
Lareon Posted May 14 Author Report Posted May 14 Thank you Piers, I'll be picking it up Friday and will do a deeper examination then, will remove the barrel to see if the Mei is underneath. It has a touch of damage here and there but is striking, I've rarely seen non damaged complete ones, especially in the UK. As soon as i've had it in hand and taken a closer look i'll post back findings. Thanks for the response! 1 Quote
Bugyotsuji Posted May 14 Report Posted May 14 1 hour ago, Lareon said: Thank you Piers, I'll be picking it up Friday and will do a deeper examination then, will remove the barrel to see if the Mei is underneath. It has a touch of damage here and there but is striking, I've rarely seen non damaged complete ones, especially in the UK. As soon as i've had it in hand and taken a closer look i'll post back findings. Thanks for the response! It’s not just the UK. Even in Japan it is extremely rare to find one without some damage somewhere. Most are in need of repair. Quote
Lareon Posted May 17 Author Report Posted May 17 Have it in hand now. Very happy with it. Some beautiful little silver inlays and decorations. The rod is missing and the pan cover. I tried to disengage the barrel but it doesn't seem to want to move and I don't want to damage it. I checked all 4 mekugi ana in front of the breach and they seem empty. I can see light through all four. I disengaged the brass band holding it at the front of the barrel and removed it attempted to lift the barrel with my palm as described but it is pretty solid and barely moves at all. (I followed your guide on breaking it down) Will maybe leave it for another day as I don't wish to damage it by forcing it. 1 Quote
Bugyotsuji Posted May 17 Report Posted May 17 The wood of the stock shrinks and grips the barrel. Sometimes there is rust involved which makes for an even more solid grip. You are right; some of these slender stocks look and feel quite fragile. Gentle all-round use of a rubber mallet can be better (and less painful) than the palm of the hand. Tapping everywhere can break unwanted seals, and loosen things up. 2 Quote
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