30th Jul, 2020 12:00
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
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A 25 BORE JAPANESE SNAP MATCHLOCK MUSKET
A 25 BORE JAPANESE SNAP MATCHLOCK MUSKET, EDO PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY
with octagonal sighted russet barrel later inlaid with a dragon amidst thunderclouds over the breech and with a later rondel in imitation of a mon, pierced block-shaped back-sight, integral pan with hinged brass pivot-cover, brass lock of shaped outline fitted with moulded brass serpentine, brass trigger, cherrywood full stock (small repairs), slender butt of characteristic form, and brass trigger-guard (areas of patination, ramrod missing)
106.2 cm; 41 7/8 in barrel
Sold for £360
A 25 BORE JAPANESE SNAP MATCHLOCK MUSKET, EDO PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY
with octagonal sighted russet barrel later inlaid with a dragon amidst thunderclouds over the breech and with a later rondel in imitation of a mon, pierced block-shaped back-sight, integral pan with hinged brass pivot-cover, brass lock of shaped outline fitted with moulded brass serpentine, brass trigger, cherrywood full stock (small repairs), slender butt of characteristic form, and brass trigger-guard (areas of patination, ramrod missing)
106.2 cm; 41 7/8 in barrel
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 30th Jul, 2020
