Two samurai firing Japanese matchlocks.
Shimabara Uprising.
“Sniper of the Warring States period! The heroic story of the evil Kojiro who has been promoted to the status of a samurai with the skill of a matchlock”. Japaan
Rare and elegant Japanese matchlock pistol, 19th century.
from Czerny’s International Auction House
The notched rear sight is a nice touch of optimism.
Conceal carry matchlock.
Tanegashima pistol
Manufactured in Japan c. any-fucking-where between the 16th and 19th century.
.56 caliber ball and loose powder, snap matchlock, gold and silver inlaid barrel.
Japan sure loves its teppos.
Tanegashima pistol
Manufactured in Japan c. any-fucking-where between the 16th and 19th century.
.56 caliber ball and loose powder, snap matchlock, gold and silver inlaid barrel.
Japan sure loves its teppos.
Gold and silver decorated matchlock pistol, Japan, 18th-19th century.
I especially love the rear sight.
Is it adjustable for windage?
Gold and silver decorated matchlock pistol, Japan, 18th-19th century.
I especially love the rear sight.
Is it adjustable for windage?
Tanegashima musket
Manufactured recently in Japan, based on the Japanese designs used c.1642-1854 – no serial number.
.40 ball, matchlock, 42″ barrel, silver and brass inlays.
Pretty but useless in a fight, a good sum up of Japan at the end of its isolation.
Tanegashima musket
Manufactured recently in Japan, based on the Japanese designs used c.1642-1854 – no serial number.
.40 ball, matchlock, 42″ barrel, silver and brass inlays.
Pretty but useless in a fight, a good sum up of Japan at the end of its isolation.