November 9, 2023
ANTIQUE JAPANESE TANEGASHIMA ENGRAVED MATCHLOCK RIFLE
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Description: Antique Japanese Tanegashima Matchlock Engraved Rifle. Tanegashima, most often called in Japanese and sometimes in English hinawaju ("matchlock gun"), was a type of matchlock-configured arquebus firearm introduced to Japan through the Portuguese Empire in 1543. Tanegashima were used by the samurai class and their ashigaru "foot soldiers", and within a few years the introduction of the tanegashima in battle changed the way war was fought in Japan forever. Caliber/ Gauge: .45 Cal; Serial Number: NSN Working Order: Firearm has not been tested; Background Check: Not Required; Keywords: Firearms, Guns; Ref: BD1108Dimensions: 37" barrel;Artist Full Name: JapaneseCirca: 1530s -1860sCondition: This rifle is in good condition with signs of wear commensurate with age and use. Matchlock is in good working condition. Please review the pictures for details.
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