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explorers in the mid-16th century, Tanegashimas were used into the late 19th century, long after matchlock firearms had been replaced by flintlock and percussion arms by Europeans and other western countries.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.

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