Original Japanese Edo Period Tan-zutsu Matchlock Tanegashima Pistol with Ornate Silver and Brass Inlaid Barrel - Circa 1750 MG 34 Mounts What’s truly gorgeous about this

What’s truly gorgeous about this example is that in the two small holes in the fabric

This is a true collector’s piece that will only appreciate in the years to come

Under side of the lid painted with illustration of Lawyer in wig and script:

A one of a kind lot of 12 WWII & Korean War GI Field Gear pieces

but the wire wrap is well-retained

Original Japanese Edo Period Tan-zutsu Matchlock Tanegashima Pistol with Ornate Silver and Brass Inlaid Barrel - Circa 1750 MG 34 Mounts What’s truly gorgeous about thisOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is an extremely interesting weapon, especially considering the historical impact of firearm development in Japanese history. 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