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Originally Posted by rickystl
Yes, please. I second Estcrh's request ref the barrel. It does indeed look like it's installed similar to the Japanese matchlocks but with the addition of a cross pin. If so, the breech can easily be removed. Additional barrel photos would be great.
Rick.
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Rick, some Japanese matchlocks have also have a hole in the barrel bolt for inserting a removal tool. They also have a removable brass barrel protector with a complex brass wedge, the Malaysian matchlock seems to have the barrel protector built into the pan.