Translation needed please

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This is a German WWI mauser I came across and had Japanese Kanji on the handle. Can someone assist me please with its translation?
Much obliged!

 

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Grandpa Frank

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Although Japan & Germany were allies in WWII , this is an interesting find. Hope the translation is interesting , can't wait.

 

Majestic

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right to left: 公為道徳
Translates to Good Morals for the Public. I don't know what the deeper meaning/context is behind that phrase, if any. Could be a slogan used during the war (although nothing shows up in a search). Lots of room for speculation.

 

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Majestic said:

right to left: 公為道徳
Translates to Good Morals for the Public. I don't know what the deeper meaning/context is behind that phrase, if any. Could be a slogan used during the war (although nothing shows up in a search). Lots of room for speculation.

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Thank you! Will need to research more. There is a kanji Stamped on the guns barrel:

 

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