ITEM NO.
Japanese_0004

$2650

Japanese helmet

18th c. Japanese Matchlock made by Mune Toshi - thick barrel
Very well made Japanese matchlock. unusual form. Signed kuni Tomo Tanba Mune Toshi. Signatures/stamps on the stock behind barrel. appears to be the original ramrod. matchlock cord tied to ring. bore 15mm. Barrell 29 3/4 in. overall 42 in.
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PURCHASE ITEM 0004


ITEM NO.
Japanese_0001

$3500

Fine 19th c. Japanese Percussion Tanegashima Rifle
Unique 19th c Japanese rifle decorated with thick silver inlay, and chiselled thick brass details. Barrel is signed: KAWA CHI YOSHI TSUGU MADE THIS. 2 LAYER ROLL UP. Yoshi Tsugu of Kawachi Province , made of two layers of rollled iron. c. 1850-1860.
Shape of the barrel is perfect, linese are crisp, no flaws in the design whatsoever. .48 caliber. CLICK HERE FOR MORE PHOTOS.