Show of Shows Military Antique Show Feb 23-25, 2023

[DTM72]

http://www.sosovms.com/Show_of_Shows/

 

Mark Jones @Mark Matt Jerrell @mdiddy Matthew Brice @matthewbrice Bill Rannow @brannow and possibly others that I am not aware of, will have tables at the OVMS (Ohio Valley Military Society) Show of Shows. This is the Largest Military Antique Show in the USA. I was unable to get a table at this show as they were sold out 6 months ago. I, will be set-up in the convention center next door at the National Gun Day show. There are many other Nihonto dealers who setup at this show due to the difficulty of getting a table at the SOS. This gun show is one of the largest in the USA.

 

The SOS show opens to OVMS members on Thursday Feb 23rd @ 12 noon. Opens to the public on Friday Feb. 24th @ 0900 - 1700. and Saturday the 25th @ 0900 to 1500.

 

The National Gun Day show opens to the public on Saturday Feb 25th @ 0900 to 1500 and Sunday Feb. 26th @ 0900-1500. 

 

I will be arriving on Thrusday and storing my stuff at Mark Jones table, walking around the SOS. You can't miss a hot Asian woman with an ugly old white guy, both carrying Nihonto with signs hanging from them. If you see us wandering around, please stop and say hello! If you don't know the above guys tagged in this thread, I will be more than happy to take you by their tables. At the Gun show, I will have a sign with the NMB logo and my screen name on it, as well as the Facebook nihonto groups I'm in. Stop by and chat, I enjoy the conversation.

 

I'll post photos of both shows for those that cannot make it.

 

Dan

[Stephen]

Always wanted to go and it's not going to happen now unless I ride electric chair and that's not going to happen yes so pictures please

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23 minutes ago, Stephen said:

Always wanted to go and it's not going to happen now unless I ride electric chair and that's not going to happen yes so pictures please

 

ride electric chair makes me think of ole sparky.

[Stephen]

I could use that at the moment 

[Matsunoki]

12 hours ago, DTM72 said:

I'll post photos of both shows for those that cannot make it.

Dan, please post lots. It’s fascinating to see what you guys can enjoy. Nothing like that happens nowadays in the UK.

[PNSSHOGUN]

Look forward to the photos!

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10 hours ago, Matsunoki said:

Dan, please post lots. It’s fascinating to see what you guys can enjoy. Nothing like that happens nowadays in the UK.

I was sentenced to, I mean lived in Coventry back in 2010, working with the Ministry of Defence on armored vehicles. Things didn't seem as restricted then. My contacts there in the UK tell me more nad more restrictions and bans come every month. Sadly, USA is going down the same path. Had some liberal hippy, wanna be journalist come by my table at a gun show, friend trying to hide a camera to film while she was talking with me. She starts off instantly with "how can you sleep at night knowing the guns you are selling will probably be used to kill someone?" I replied directly towards the camera "I sleep very well at night knowing that my kids did NOT grow up as dumb and clueless as you are. You are too fuc*ing dumb to even notice that I have a table full of Japanese art swords, and not 1 gun. Open your fuc*ing eyes and use them to see your dumb ass out the door!" 

Having a table near the door made me one of the first tables she approached to try to preach her crap. My voice tends to get loud when I'm pissed and the show staff and officers at the door quickly escorted them both outside. Sadly idiots like her are not the rarity or exception any more. They are becoming more commonplace and many people try to appease them. I'm quick to tell them where they can go, with no uncertain terms. 

Dan

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Just about packed-up and hitting the road for Louisville, Kentucky. Please stop by and say hello if you see me set-up. I will have samurai Bob sitting on the table waiting to say hello. i will post pics of the Show of Shows and the National Gun Day in this thread.

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@Mark

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More pics of the SOS

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Some pics of National Gun Day where I am setting up. Sold three swords yesterday so table is a little light, before the show even starts.

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[PNSSHOGUN]

Wow that is huge! 

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I have the ONLY type 97 Kai Gunto in the entire two shows. I have not seen any type 94’s and no naval kyugunto with real nihonto. Have found a few naval kyugunto with parade sabers. Sales have been great for me so far.

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Found a beautiful katana with what I believe to be a gimei Gassan Sadakatsu signature. Buy the blade not the signature, I know. For me, it’s hard to spend $3900 on a beautiful blade and koshirae, knowing it’s gimei.

[PNSSHOGUN]

Any pictures of the Mei?

[Michaelr]

Wow great pictures. Looks like it was a great show. Thank you for sharing

   MikeR

[DTM72]

2 hours ago, PNSSHOGUN said:

Any pictures of the Mei?

I didn’t take pics of the mei. Seller is a reputable guy and he admits probability of gimei is 99%. There is a 1/4” ware right in the nioi guchi about 3” back from the yokote. That ruined it for me.

[DTM72]

More pics! Sold the armor and a jitte this morning. 

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How about a 16” battleship projectile and powder loads” Guy in the jacket was a gunner on a battleship during the Gulf war in the early 1990’s.

 

 

[DTM72]

More really nice guns.

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Anyone need a Vampire killing kit? Complete with Bible, holy water, silver cross and silver round balls for the black powder pistol.

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[Michaelr]

Just sent you a pm about matchlocks. Thanks.  MikeR

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[Brian]

Soooo much I see that I want.

[Matsunoki]

Gobsmacking. Thanks for posting. 

[Bugyotsuji]

Now THAT is eye candy.