29. A FINE EDO PERIOD JAPANESE TANEGASHIMA MATCHLOCK MUSKET.

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29. 2773823. A FINE EDO PERIOD JAPANESE TANEGASHIMA MATCHLOCK MUSKET.

Description

With a 91cm octagonal iron barrel inlaid with a large gilt butterfly, and with incised Japanese text to either side, fitted with moulded foresight and block rear-sight. The action with a large external main spring, hand-cocked serpentine match-holder and ball trigger. 128cm overall.

Condition

Light pitting to the barrel, slight scuffing to timber. See illustrations.

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Bidding

Hammer auction

Highest bid:
699 EUR
Estimate: 582 – 930 EUR
Hammering:
Sold
Catalogue number 29 in Militaria, Coins & Medals
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Bid history

4 A 24 May, 04:51699 EUR
6 24 May, 04:51641 EUR
4 24 May, 00:32582 EUR
The reserve price of 582 EUR was met.
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29. 2773823. A FINE EDO PERIOD JAPANESE TANEGASHIMA MATCHLOCK MUSKET.

Description

With a 91cm octagonal iron barrel inlaid with a large gilt butterfly, and with incised Japanese text to either side, fitted with moulded foresight and block rear-sight. The action with a large external main spring, hand-cocked serpentine match-holder and ball trigger. 128cm overall.

Condition

Light pitting to the barrel, slight scuffing to timber. See illustrations.

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Details

House
Lawrences Auctioneers
Catalogue no
29

Militaria, Coins & Medals

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