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JAPANESE MATCHLOCK RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
JAPANESE MATCHLOCK RIFLE.
Cal. about 50. NSN. Bbl. 34 3/4" oct. w/ smooth bore. Blade front sight w/ fixed grooved rear sight. Brass lockplate, hammer, touch hole cover, spring & trigger. 2 Piece stock w/ pin fastened forend. Left ear of stock has carved Japanese characters. Bbl. has full length silver inlay designs of moths, butterflies & scroll w/ other symbols near breech end. CONDITION: bbl. exterior has dark rusty appearance w/ pitting & light dents. Several sections of inlay are missing near breech end. Brass parts have dark patina & green corrosion at lock tang. Stock shows heavy wear w/ numerous chips & cracks. Attachment pins are replaced w/ wooden dowels. Lock has weak spring tension. Dark heavily pitted bore. (01-17706/DS). ANTIQUE. $400-600.