Original Japanese Matchlock Tanegashima Musket circa 1750-1850 - Decorated and Inlaid U.S. Helmets/Hats In wonderful untouched condition the

In wonderful untouched condition the metalwork is understandably somewhat dull but could be easily be cleaned and polished to great effect

Each General Service Pattern bears the FULL Royal Coat of Arms and these all bear the King's Crown indicating manufacture between 1901 and 1952

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are the result of the influence of the 16th Century German Puffers ball butted Wheel lock pistols

This is an investment quality piece offered at an affordable price

Original Japanese Matchlock Tanegashima Musket circa 1750-1850 - Decorated and Inlaid U.S. Helmets/Hats In wonderful untouched condition theOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is an extremely interesting weapon, both for historical as well as artistic aesthetic reasons. It was crafted probably in the late 1700s or early 1800s as a matchlock firearm using black powder and a very primitive ignition system, far behind the rest of the world. This type of gun is often referred to as a Tanegashima (), after the island where a Chinese junk with Portuguese adventurers on board was driven to anchor