#36332
02/22/2010 12:34 AM
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Here is my find for the weekend. The sword is not in great shape, but I love stuff that is documented, and the shipping container makes it even better. The sword is signed, but I still need to research it. I think the soldier that sent it home was in the 43rd Infantry Div, but still confirming. What do you think? (Hopefully pic will work) -Ray
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#36333
02/22/2010 12:42 AM
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Here are some close ups of the markings. -Ray
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#36334
02/22/2010 01:00 AM
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Nice sword. I have an old sword withthe handle wrap very much like yours. Could we see a better pic or the handle please?
Harry
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#36335
02/22/2010 01:12 AM
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Thanks. The handle is all wood. Appears to have been made as a field replacement for the original. Can't tell if it was done before or after it was captured, but it looks quite old and looks like it was made for use rather than appearance. -Ray
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#36336
02/22/2010 06:27 PM
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its a mantetsu blade made in manchuria
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#36337
02/22/2010 07:34 PM
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quote: Originally posted by nickn2: its a mantetsu blade made in manchuria
Thanks! Any idea on age of the blade? -Ray
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#36338
02/22/2010 09:49 PM
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#36339
02/22/2010 10:28 PM
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Thanks. I guess I should have been able to figure that out when you said it was made in Manchuria. My brain wasn't quite in gear. -Ray
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#36340
02/22/2010 10:32 PM
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they are quite sort after
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#36341
02/23/2010 02:31 AM
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Given the condition isn't very good, I assumed any value would come from the interesting papers and shipping tube. The blade is dark, but doesn't seem to be pitted.
Any idea what the blade is worth in this condition? (I do not plan to sell, but curious)
Should I do anything to conserve or restore the blade? -Ray
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#36342
02/23/2010 05:46 PM
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in its present condition $600-800
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#36343
02/24/2010 04:31 AM
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