This past weekend my Dad and I went to the gun show up in Duluth. Decent show, kind of small, but had a bunch of really interesting guns, lots of C&R, more than 10+ broomhandle Mausers (most shows I have only seen 1 or two, and most all of the ones I saw this show were immaculate <some with 5k...
I've always wanted to get an authentic Japanese sword, possibly with some traceable history, but don't know where to look or how to get started in finding them. I'm not looking for reproductions or ornamental pieces; I want true, authentic, sharp, old stuff. Anyone collecting them? Any advice...
Looking for a Arisaka Type 38 Carbine stock, preferably with the hand guard and all metal hardware intact. Also interested in sling, buttplate and dust cover.