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Lot #498

Lot 497: Inlaid Japanese Tanegashima Matchlock Rifle

Lot 497: Inlaid Japanese Tanegashima Matchlock Rifle

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Current Bid: $350.00 (24 bids)
Ends: 6/22 02:04pm CDT

Inlaid Japanese Tanegashima Matchlock Rifle

Manufacturer: Japanese
Model: Matchlock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 60
Barrel: 40 1/2 inch flat top
Finish: unknown
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 69
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is dark, no visible rifling.
Description:

Named after the island on which they were introduced by shipwrecked Portuguese explorers in the mid-16th century, Tanegashimas were used into the late 19th century, long after matchlock firearms had been replaced by flintlock and percussion arms by Europeans and other western countries. The barrel has a large inlay of a rabbit hunter.

Rating Definition:

Good overall with an attractive dark patina, pitting/spotting, pleasing patina on the brass, stock with dings, scratches, couple cracks. Lock components are absent.



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