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

but the wire wrap is well-retained

and there is a clear BRIDESBURG on the lock under the breech

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

secured by a spring arm

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