Fall Fine Antique Arms, Armor & Art, Oct.26th
Lot 5235:
Very Good Tokugawa Period Japanese Samurai TANEGASHIMA Matchlock Pistol, Beautiful Silver Inlaid Barrel with Dragon in the Sky & Single Pattal of the Tokugawa Clan MON. A Fine and Rare Example, Most Likely Signed on the Bottom of the Barrel.
The matchlock pistol was intended for use by mounted samurai, but pistols proved impractical because the rider had to ignite a piece of cord in the lock, or firing chamber, while at the same time controlling his moving horse. Nonetheless, owning a pistol remained popular as a symbol of a samurai’s power, rank, and wealth. Total length : 10". PLEASE VIEW MORE DETAILED CLOSEUP IMAGES BY VISITING OUR WEBSITE Sofedesignauctions.com THANK YOU !
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