Need a Little Help

[Ronnie Fry]

Hello, Japanese Militaria Forum--
I normally hang at the Firearms Forum, so excuse the intrusion. An old friend and WWII vet has been promising me that he would bring by a bunch of old Japanese "Parade" swords. Well, today he did. I don't know squat about these things, but they interest me, as I have a few Japanese rifles and pistols. They would make a nice adjunct to my collection.
So, I know the second fromthe left is a Type 32 japanese Calvary Trooper's Sword. The others, I think are Army Parade Sabers. The second from the right is in really good shape.
Can any of you guys give me a hint as to the value of these?? What would be a fair price to offer him? I don't want to skin him, as he is old friend, and is for sure the guy who shipped these back.

Any input appreciated!! TIA for your help.

Ronnie

[brannow]

Hello,

The swords if nice go for about $200-$300 each.

[Ronnie Fry]

Thanks Bill!!

Anybody else want to weigh in on this??

r

[Eric Doody]

Ronnie,

Assuming the parade swords are Army parade swords, which typically have ten-petal cherry blossoms, as opposed to police parade swords, which typically have five-petal cherry blossoms, and assuming the parade swords are not presentation parade swords (i.e., the sword would not have any kanji markings on it), I would agree with Bill on the prices (i.e., between $200 and $300 depending upon condition).

Eric

[Ronnie Fry]

Bill, Eric
Thank you both for your reply.
Yes, Eric, I think they are Army swords, with the ten petal flowers, and none of them are inscribed in any way. I'm thinking that the nice one might go the $300, then the others not so much?? Would that price also apply to the Calvary Sword?/

r

[Eric Doody]

Would that price also apply to the Calvary Sword?

Ronnie,

Based on the photo, I would be a little more conservative on the price of Calvary sword (i.e., < $200).

Eric

[RAVEN]

Yes you need lots of help my friend