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Lot 515
Nice Antique Japanese Tanegashima Matchlock Musket
Estimate: $1,500 - $3,000
Starting Bid
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,500 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Manufacturer: Japan (c. 18-19th C.)
Model: Tanegashima Matchlock
Caliber: approx. 48 cal.
Barrel length: 42 in.
OAL: 56 in.
Condition: Good-Fair Antique; wood stock has mostly moderate wear for age w/ some cracking around brass escutcheons; some chipping around matchlock; chip on right side of forend; barrel has mostly dark brown patina w/ pitting throughout; bore is dark & pitted; missing pan cover; mechanism is not functioning; missing trigger guard; missing ramrod
Includes: brass escutcheons throughout w/ floral mons, leaves, and bamboo designs; bee design engraved into brass barrel/stock band; brass Foo Dog escutcheon on right side of stock near butt; nice burl wood stock; flared muzzle has brass inlay
Marked: no visible markings
Provenance: A Fairview, Texas estate
No FFL NICS Check Required
Model: Tanegashima Matchlock
Caliber: approx. 48 cal.
Barrel length: 42 in.
OAL: 56 in.
Condition: Good-Fair Antique; wood stock has mostly moderate wear for age w/ some cracking around brass escutcheons; some chipping around matchlock; chip on right side of forend; barrel has mostly dark brown patina w/ pitting throughout; bore is dark & pitted; missing pan cover; mechanism is not functioning; missing trigger guard; missing ramrod
Includes: brass escutcheons throughout w/ floral mons, leaves, and bamboo designs; bee design engraved into brass barrel/stock band; brass Foo Dog escutcheon on right side of stock near butt; nice burl wood stock; flared muzzle has brass inlay
Marked: no visible markings
Provenance: A Fairview, Texas estate
No FFL NICS Check Required
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