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Lot 2223: Two Japanese Tanegashima Muskets

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2018

Lot 2223: Two Japanese Tanegashima Muskets

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 16, 2018

Estimated Price: $1,100 - $1,700
Price Realized:
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A) Tanegashima Matchlock Musket

Manufacturer: Japanese
Model: Matchlock
Type: Musket
Gauge: 58
Barrel: 34 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: brown/bright
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1880
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 155
Class: Antique
Rating:

OG - POOR- major or minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm in its present state.

Description:

B) Tanegashima Percussion Conversion Musket

Manufacturer: Japanese
Model: Matchlock
Type: Musket
Gauge: 54
Barrel: 33 3/4 inch round
Finish: brown/bright
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1880
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 155
Class: Antique
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Engraved accents, including a samurai face at the breech. Obstructed bore.

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