Antique Japanese & World Weapons AUG. 29th
Lot 75:
Good 18th-19th C. Japanese Samurai TANEGASHIMA ~ Long Matchlock Rifle. A very nice large example with its wonderful two-tone wood stock and ornate brass mounts featuring fine quality engraved decorations. The lower stock with inlaid large Rabbit, possibly indicative of this impressive gun’s maker. Mounted with its strong large-caliber barrel of hexagonal section, restrained in decorations but with most powerful battle capacity, the lower site mount however is adorned with noble material insertion of organic nature. Beautiful and well decorated example overall. Total Length : 53 1/4"
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