18th Century Japanese Matchlock .45 Caliber
Guns International #: 100445437 Seller's Inventory #: Japanese Matchlock
Category: Antique Rifles - Matchlock - Antique Rifles - 1500-1850
Seller's Information
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Seller: NW Ponyexpress
Company: Northwest Ponyexpress
Member Since: 8/21/10
State: Idaho
Country: United States
Phone: (208) 762-0740
Fax: (208) 762-0749
Number of Active Listings: 0
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Cards plus 3%, Checks, M.O.'s
Description:
18th Century Japanese Matchlock Shinto Period - Approx. 1750 .45 Caliber 37" Barrel 42" OAL Appears to be of "Choushu Tsutsu" pattern, indicating it came from the far end of the main island of Honshu, which was the region of activists in the Meiji Restoration - the unique feature being the barrel that extends beyond the end of stock. Characters on barrel, under stock : " Made by Okuda Kyosuke", "Kencho" (which means a quantity of rolled cylindrical objects, possibly rifle barrels) Tulip muzzle. Stock is of red oak.Condition is Antique, Fine. Bore is not of shooter condition.
SOLD
Antique: Yes