Can anyone tell me what this translates to

[Brad P]

This belonged to my father and I was wondering what this translates to

[John C]

I'll get you started:

The column on the far right is difficult to read, however it appears to be a date: Showa 32 (1957) perhaps? Number 106.

 

John C.

[ROKUJURO]

Brad,

to make it easier, better post this in the TRANSLATION section where the experts are.

I think I can read TOMOTSUNE.

[mecox]

Not all clear.  John and Jean look correct.

Seems to be something like:  Dai ichi X (Article 1 X)

Showa 32 (1957)   Dai 106 "na"

Teppo nado (firearm extra, banned/restricted)

Tomotsune sama.  Possibly the owner. 

Yes needs an expert to read.

[Nobody]

昭和二二年押第一〇六號 – Showa 22 year (1947), Seizure No. 106

I am unsure about the red character.

 

第一號 – No. 1

件名　銃砲等禁止令違反 – Subject : Violation of the Firearms (and swords) Prohibition Order

被疑者　友常操 – Suspect : Tomotsune Misao

 

I cannot read the far-left line in the picture.

This Firearms Prohibition Order was effective from 1946 to 1950.

[mecox]

Thank you Moriyama san.   That is indeed very interesting.   But surprising that a short tanto would be confiscated.

[Bruce Pennington]

That's also a cool piece of history, as it has documentation of it's confiscation after the war.  Very nice.