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JAPANESE MATCHLOCK RIFLE
Guns International #: 100910707 Seller's Inventory #: 58
Category: Antique Rifles - Matchlock - Antique Rifles - 1500-1850
Seller's Information
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Seller: romsey
Company: ----
Member Since: 6/14/13
First Name: warren
Last Name: ralph
State: California
Zip: 92103-5115
Country: United States
Phone: (619) 323-1405
Fax:
Number of Active Listings: 99
Total Number of Listings: 345
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Payment Types Accepted: USPO money order,personal check
Description:
This rifle is of museum quality. In fact I haven't seen one as nice in any museum I have visited. There is one similar in the Victoria Albert Museum. The octogon shaped barrel is 37" long with an overall llength of 51" and a weight of just under 10 lbs. It is approximately 50 cal. The muzzle end is flaired or cannon style. Research indicates that barrels like this were made prior to 1750. This one is believed to have been made prior to 1730. There is no ramrod. The barrel may have been finished in the bright --there is no blueing visible. It is inlaid with gold and silver designs. There is an original family badge (crest) inlaid. It was made by TANAKA N. HEI of Settsu Province. The stock , believed to be rosewood., extends from the butt to the muzzle and is inlaid with numerous brass and silver decorative pieces all engraved with floral and animal designs. There are two decorated holes in the stock designed to keep the burning wick in place. Wood and metal are in excellent condition and the action is fine.. Of course, due to the type of ignition system, if it was raining they called the war off.
I have owned this beautiful piece of history for many years. My advanced age dictates it's time to let someone else enjoy it now.
I am selling a large collection.
Antique- No FFL required.
NOTE; PRICE REDUCED !
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Tanaka N. Hei of Settsu Province, Japan
Model: Matchlock Rifle
Serial Number: none
Caliber Info: .50 cal.
Bore: smoothbore
Condition: Very good +
Metal Condition: Very good +
Wood Condition: Very good +
Bore Condition: n/a
Barrels: one
Barrel Type: 37" octogon 51" overall
Action: matchlock
Triggers: one
Stock: Rosewood?
Finish: none- bright?
Weight: 10 lbs.
Sights: yes front & rear
Manufacture Date: ca. 1730
Engraving: inlays
Item Location: California