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  • Auction Catalog #1034
  • Lot #4263
Lot #4262
Lot #4264

Lot 4263: Four Japanese Tanegashima Matchlock Firearms

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 15, 2020

Lot 4263: Four Japanese Tanegashima Matchlock Firearms

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 15, 2020

Estimated Price: $850 - $1,300
Price Realized:
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A) Tanegashima Arquebus

Manufacturer: Japanese
Model: Matchlock
Type: Musket
Gauge: 57
Barrel: 33 3/8 inch octagon
Finish: unknown
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 2019
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 235
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.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Description:

B) Tanegashima Pistol

Manufacturer: Japanese
Model: Matchlock
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 40
Barrel: 17 5/8 inch octagon
Finish: unknown
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 2019
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 235
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.

WB - WOOD IS BETTER FOR THE PERCENT OF FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

C) Tanegashima Arquebus

Manufacturer: Japanese
Model: Matchlock
Type: Musket
Gauge: 60
Barrel: 29 5/8 inch flat top
Finish: unknown
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 2019
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 235
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.

WB - WOOD IS BETTER FOR THE PERCENT OF FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

D) Tanegashima Arquebus

Manufacturer: Japanese
Model: Matchlock
Type: Musket
Gauge: 55
Barrel: 25 1/4 inch octagon
Finish: unknown
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 2019
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 235
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:

The mon appears to be for the Hori clan.

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