Original Japanese Matchlock Tanegashima Musket Converted to Murata Style Breech Loading System U.S. Flags We have been able to

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Vintage 1950s Cold War Original Civil Defense Message Center (heavy) metal sign

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and logos for various units and ranks

We are uncertain if the boards themselves are original

Original Japanese Matchlock Tanegashima Musket Converted to Murata Style Breech Loading System U.S. Flags We have been able toOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely interesting weapon. It started life probably in the early 1800s being constructed as a matchlock firearm using black powder and a very primitive ignition system. These were often referred to as Tanegashima (), after the island where a Chinese junk with Portuguese adventurers on board was driven to anchor by a storm in 1543. The local lord purchased two matchlocks from the Portuguese, and then had