getting old, need to down size my collection.

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I looked on gunbroker, they range from 200 to 1800, quite a range, I think mine looks better than the 1800 one, least the mum is better too.

As others have said, your rifle had been removed from service and re-issued for school use for a reason....it was worn out, period!

It was built in the 1912 time frame at the Tokyo Artillery Arsenal in Koishikawa district, (not the Kokura factory and not a 20th series as indicated in your photo shoot). If it is matching, every numbered part will match the 1-3 digit number stamped on the bottom of the receiver at the recoil lug location. Does it hold some value, yes, to the person who might be looking for a worn out service rifle converted to school use. It is not a highly desirable collectable.

Since you have not placed it in the for sale section of this board over the last three weeks, I assume you are trolling for bidders. I, along with others would advise you to place it for sale on GunBroker or Gun Auctions, with no reserve, in the appropriate category with lots of photos of every part and marking that you can find. It will then bring the fair market value of several thousands of potential buyers. Your question of what is it worth will then be solved. I hope you find this information useful.

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place it for sale on GunBroker or Gun Auctions, with no reserve, in the appropriate category with lots of photos

Agreed, the very best way. Then let the chips fall...