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October 29, 2011, 09:17 PM
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Japanese Matchlock Rifle - Edo Period
I was wondering if anyone has additional information about this gun regarding history and value. I have had it appraised once and this is what I received about the gun:
A Japanese matchlock gun - Edo period 60 caliber smooth bore, rounded barrel with flat panel to the top and etched with phoenix amid cloud scroll below a silver inlaid ume crest, cannon-form muzzle, block rear sight, brass lock of traditional form with trigger, blossom-form bronze escutcheons on the wooden stock with a pass-through channel for the match; stock with impressed notationMeiji 16, number 278, (corrosion, discoloration of wood). 29 3/4in (75.5cm) length of barrel 42in (106.6cm) length overall Appraised value: $3,000 to $5,000 See attached photos (I know the images of the impressed stock are low quality, I will try to get better quality pictures soon). Please share if you may have some additional information regarding this gun and/or would be interested in possibly purchasing it. Thank you, -Tad |
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October 29, 2011, 09:18 PM
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October 29, 2011, 09:19 PM
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October 30, 2011, 10:04 AM
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Excellent !!
WOW!!!
How neat is that?? I like all the personal touches. Have you had the writing translated ?? ...  Be Safe !!!
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October 30, 2011, 09:44 PM
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Join Date: March 17, 1999
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Way out of my area of expertise, such as it is, but I thank you for the pictures of a very nice firearm. You have contributed far more to my knowledge than I can to yours.
Jim |
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