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Japanese Matchlock Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:375.00 USD Estimated At:900.00 - 1,400.00 USD
Japanese Matchlock Rifle
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Estimate: $900 - 1400
The barrel has fixed sights and a brass band behind the flared muzzle. The action and inlays are brass including the round trigger. The rifle has an iron ramrod. The full length stock has two plain barrel bands. The forearm has four engraved mum inlays on the sides and the underside has three tear drop inlays and engraved panel inlays at the muzzle and breech. The buttstock has several engraved floral blossom inlays and a tiger inlay with engraved inlays behind the barrel and on top of the comb.
BBL: 42 inch octagon
Stock: hardwood
Gauge: 48
Finish: brown
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good. The barrel has a smooth crisp untouched dark patina. The brass has a bright appearance. The refinished stock is very fine with a couple hairline cracks along the grain and some scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically needs work with the trigger not releasing the striker.