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Lot 25: Heavy Barreled Japanese Style Matchlock Carbine

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 20, 2012

Lot 25: Heavy Barreled Japanese Style Matchlock Carbine

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 20, 2012

Estimated Price: $950 - $1,600

Heavy Barreled Japanese Style Matchlock Carbine

Manufacturer: Japanese
Model: Matchlock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 63
Barrel: 20 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 3433
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 19
Class: Antique
Description:

Raised blade front and notch rear sights, with a swiveling brass shield on the iron flash pan, the base of which shows a few small, untranslated markings. Smooth straight grip stock, with a set of three sheet metal barrel bands, ink markings on the right side of the forearm, carved markings on the underside, brass tube trigger guard, and a naked butt.

Rating Definition:

Fair, with a rough brown patina on the barrel, some rust and spotting, and a dark aged color to the brass components. Splinters are absent from the upper edges of the forearm, with replacement bands, cracks and dings. Mechanically fair.



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