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    Thank you so much, Bugyotsuji. Can you tell what is meant by the 1 of 5 reference in the signature? I hesitate to guess—did the daimyo order 5 of these guns at the same time? —Matt
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    The barrel measures 69.5 cm long. Here are a quick couple snapshots—the overview photo on my exercise room carpet rug photo doesn’t due it fair justice. The other two photos more fairly represent the gun.
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    It’s inner muzzle diameter is 1.9 cm. Sure appreciate your help with this! —Matt
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    Yes, I’ll measure the diameter now.
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    Not the regular musket or carbine type. Double or triple the weight.
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    Oh—well, are they referred to by some as ‘temple guns’? The large barrel tanegashima. Weighs about 15 lbs.
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    The two photos of the signature loaded onto this thread in reverse order—so the third photo is the top part of the signature, and the second photo is the bottom part of the signature. —Matt
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    Hello. I picked up a Kaei period wall gun. I could use help translating the signature. Hopefully someone here can assist. Thank you in advance! —Matt Brice
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    Just an FYI for collectors of Japanese military swords--I just listed a model 1883 Naval Officer's Kyu-gunto in the For Sale section. I know they are hard to find, so wanted to take a moment to let those interested it was there to check out. Thank you! --Matt Brice
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    It is a repro/fantasy item. --Matt
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    If someone is looking for their first (or second) short gunto, I decided to switch my short gunto from a fixed price listing to an auction. The auction ends Sunday. Here is the link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/114216153943 --Matthew Brice St. Croix Blades
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    I have one up for sale right now. Unfortunately, as is oftentimes the case, the leather combat cover didn't last the years since the War. Here is the link to the listing and photos: https://www.ebay.com/itm/362947947448 As can be seen in the photos, this is not some post-War made-up 'pilot's sword'--you can see the ito is original. Not a fabulous blade, but this is definitely another example for this thread on short gunto. --Matt Brice
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    Hi Dave. Yes, the sword has two functioning mekugi-ana. —Matt
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    Hi Neil. My sword is not dated. Here are some photos to add to the conversation. —Matt www.StCroixBlades.com
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    Hi Neil! I too have an Army sword by Amahide with Silver plated mounts. My sword is a Special Order for a 'Mr. Suzuki'. --Matt Brice www.StCroixBlades.com
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    St. Croix Blades currently has 12 Swords listed on eBay. Here is the link: https://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odkw=&_ssn=stcroixblades&item=362949686568&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.Xjapanese+sword.TRS0&_nkw=Japanese+sword&_sacat=0 You don't have to purchase on eBay. If you see something you like, let me know and we'll arrange a direct purchase. Thank you. --Matthew Brice
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    Hello Geraint. Perhaps if you aren't logged into your eBay account--and you are just browsing eBay.com (.com as Brian suggested), you will be able to see the listings as a guest.? You might also take a look at my sword listings on my website www.stcroixblades.com. I don't have as many listed there, but there are some. Thanks Geraint! --Matt Brice St. Croix Blades 715-557-1688
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    Collectors--St. Croix Blades has 12 swords listed for sale up on eBay currently. They run the gamut--from Buy It Now listings to Auction listings, from Showato to gendai, from fully polished to as-is. Take a look to see if there is anything you might be interested in. Here is the link: https://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odkw=Japanese+swrod&_ssn=stcroixblades&item=362883002543&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313.TR11.TRC2.A0.H0.Xjapanese+sword.TRS1&_nkw=Japanese+sword&_sacat=0 Those of you who don't have an eBay account--or who want a lower price (I'll subtract the fees from the listed price), contact me for a direct sale. Thank you! Matthew Brice www.StCroixBlades.com
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    Thank you so much Morita san! Very kind of you and the other gentlemen to help me. —Matt
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    Thanks mywei and uwe! I’ll get properly oriented photos posted here tomorrow. Thanks again! —Matt
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    Aw man! Sorry guys, I’m going to have to use my computer instead tonight. —Matt
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    Let me try those photos again—the photos were right, but my cell phone tlipped them.
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