Dear fellow collectors I was hoping someone could help me with a value on this late war army officers sword. The blade I believe is machine made as it has a 3 digit number stamped on the tang on one side, but has kanji writing on the other side. The mounts are in pretty nice shape, but the blade looks like someone scrubbed the last 12 inches near the tip with steel wool. I would like your opinion on a fair value as I'm in negotiations with the owner for purchase. Also can someone let me know the translation of the kanji? I appreciate any info or opinions.
Thanks, Tom
Thanks, Tom