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JAPANESE MATCHLOCK “Tanegashima” MUSKET
Guns International #: 101011473 Seller's Inventory #: 5456
Category: Antique Rifles - Matchlock - Antique Rifles - 1500-1850
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
Platinum Seller
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Total Number of Listings: 29890
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
JAPANESE MATCHLOCK “Tanegashima” MUSKET
Fascinating Example of Ancient Weaponry with Markings
Here we present a Japanese Tanegashima Matchlock Musket. This was a more refined matchlock musket that utilized a lock and trigger mechanism instead of the more primitive hand-held match. Use of this type of firearm in Japan dates to the mid-16th Century, when the Portuguese brought this 15th Century European concept to the shores of the Japanese Island of Tanegashima, for which the musket is named. With just a few examples Japanese swordsmiths were able to duplicate and produce their own on a large scale, forever changing how wars would be fought in Japan by the end of the 16th Century. They proved decisive in settling the internal wars, so that Japan lived in relative peace and isolation for the next 250 years. The Tanegashima continued to be produced and used until about the end of the Edo Period, when Commodore Perry established contact in the mid-19th Century. Conflict again rose to the surface but was decided by modern weapons of the period.
This is a very interesting weapon when comparing to those most of us are familiar with today. These were not shoulder-fired weapons, so they do not have a provision to brace the stock against one’s body. The braided cord is known as the “slow match”, which would have a burning ember at the end. The slow match is held by the spring-loaded arm known as the “serpentine”. The serpentine is put into the cocked position when ready to fire, and the hinged cover moved from over the flash pan. A simple pull of the trigger plunged the serpentine and the slow match into the flash pan, detonating the charge within the gun. A look inside the lock reveals a Japanese marking in a circle next to the lockwork. Looking at the bottom of the barrel when the musket is disassembled reveals numerous Japanese characters.
The overall condition is very good. The top of the octagonal barrel has been polished bright, while the underside of the barrel, protected by the stock, remains with its original patination and markings. Markings are clear and legible to those who can read the language. The stock is in great shape. The bore is smooth and untouched, with some deposits of dust and powder that should clean up well. The front sight is absent. The action is crisp and excellent. Here is a Japanese musket representing ancient technology and Japanese history. Whether you love Japanese, Portuguese or firearms developmental history, this musket belongs in your collection!
Barrel is 39 inches.
Caliber: .50
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$2300
#5456
SOLD
Antique: Yes