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FINE JAPANESE MATCHLOCK RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
FINE JAPANESE MATCHLOCK RIFLE.
Cal. 52. NSN. Bbl. 42". 54.5" Overall. Tapered, swamped oct. bbl. w/ integral triangular wedge front sight & fixed block rear sight. Inset brass & silver figures of the turtle & bird. Enameled wood stock w/ brass decorative mounts, brass lock mechanism. Complete & functional including hinged touch hole cover. CONDITION: very good overall. Brass mounts & inlays complete. Stock is very good w/ 2" crack at butt. Long sliver of fore stock on right side under vent missing since use & well patinaed over. Mechanically fine w/ dirty dark bore. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Gary Parietti. (01-19313/JS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.