Battle Capture Showato

[Wolfmanreid]

Recently came into a showato from a veteran’s estate. Showa stamped, signed, with some bullet scars on the saya. I intend to sell it (pm me if interested) but would like a translation of the mei.  Lost its ito but the blade is in perfect shape still in cosmoline preservative. 

 

[uwe]

“関三輪正行作” (Seki Miwa Masayuki Saku). 
 

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[Wolfmanreid]

Thanks so much!  Any idea on value of a piece like this?

[PNSSHOGUN]

Depends what provenance and documentation it has. Without any of that we would go off the type of blade and mounts along with the condition, which isn't great. 

 

Without provenance: <1000usd

With provenance: >1000usd

[Wolfmanreid]

Unfortunately no provenance beyond the label and the fact that the original owner was a USMC veteran.  I was thinking I’d try and sell for $900 shipped if someone was interested.  Mounts are rough (although the battle damage lends it some character), but the blade is in pretty excellent shape still in cosmoline. 

[DTM72]

Signature is a match to Masayuki.

[Wolfmanreid]

Well I sold it on another militaria forum for $1,000 I reckon I did pretty well on it. Thanks all for the info.