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Very Nice Firearms.. Do any of you collect Japanese Handguns? Regards, Joel

Cam, I must commend you on an impressive collection! Regards, Joel

Bob, Thank you for your insight and Welcome to the Forum! Regards, Joel

Bear, I must say.. A very impressive historical collection! Regards, Joel

It looks to be an Assmann. Regards, Joel

Micha, Bravo on another fantastic acquisition! Regards, Joel

Kev, no worries my friend. I appreciate the fact that there were different periods that these were made and of different quality when issued. I thank you again for your input. Regards, Joel

Thank you Dan. I'm glad I acquired it. Regards, Joel

Rick, The quality and weight of this medal supports your response... Regards, Joel

Kev, I thank you you for all of the information you have provided me. Regards, Joel

Gentlemen, Just picked this little award up today and need your expertise as to it's value and to confirm as to why it was issued. It looks to be a Fireman's 25 year service award. The floor is your's. Many thanks for your help. Regards, Joel

Incredible bit of History! Joel

Dan, thank you for your reply. I particularly like the curved quillon that your's has. No doubt they were one of the main instruments of war in their philosophy of island fighting and the such. Keep the pictures of your Japanese militaria coming and I'll do the same. Regards, Joel

Micha, I love the rounded end of the pin and the core is certainly as described. I never owned a blue metal cored cross and it looks like a beauty! Regards, Joel

Joe, an unusual and striking find! Regards, Joel

Sorry I'm late in posting this Hauptman. Here's a beautiful example of a subcontracted bayonet made under the Nagoya Arsenal's supervision by Howa Jyuko. I acquired this bayonet from a Member of another forum. It has retained alot of it's original blueing and the blade is still pretty sharp. Your comments or are always welcome. Regards, Joel

Gentlemen, here is mine. I love the ribbon on this one. Regards, Joel

Daniel, It very well could be a "we" after further examination. I've agot a "we" at home and I'll see if the core's match. Regards, Joel

Dan, I too have had impressive and too good to be true (to me) deals be laid before me then for some reason or another I backed down and have regretted it to this day. However, I love the thrill of the hunt in looking for militaria in the darndest of places and if that good deal has presented itself... I buy it. LOL! The situation you had encountered was an unfortunate one and another will come by. I believe in militaria kharma. One good deed is deserving of receiving another. I'll post pictures of my bayonet when I get home. Regards, Joel

Joe, Thank you sir! Now, I need to graduate to the EK1's. LOL! Joel

Dan, thanks again bud. Yes, I have quite a nice Nagoya subcontracted Chinese Made Type-30 attached to the end of the Carbine. The only other piece I had was a Wakaishi (sp) sword that came with the gun. I ended up trading it for a nice M-35 Luftwaffe Helmet. Regards, Joel

Dave, thank you! I was like a kid on Christmas morning opening the package. I got many more to find... LOL! Regards, Joel

Gentlemen, Proud to show you all my latest arrival. I believe it to be maker marked, "WS" for Wagner and Sohn. There appears to be a "5" stamped on the smaller ring as well. I thank you in advance for your interest. Regards, Joel

Thought I'd add another picture of my Japanese "trio" Regards, Joel

Dan, thank you very much for your kind words. I'm very lucky to have purchased this gun rig especially in such good condition. I've got it displayed next to my Arisaka T-38 Carbine and Rayed Flag. I haven't yet fired mine but I plan to at least touch off a box of rounds. A place I've happened upon called Western Scrounger has ammo for it. Your correct in saying that it is expensive. Fifty Dollars for a box of twenty! Ouch. I fortunately, have a spare firing pin that came with it so I have a back up. I love the way the gun breaks down and you are correct in stating that the trigger does slide right off the receiver and it really is simplistic in it's design. I thank you again for your kind words and you have a nice Nambu as well! Warm Regards, Joel