Japanese Matchlock

Battara · 15th September 2018, 06:44 PM

Greetings,

Our local Speed Museum got upgraded and I found somethings not displayed before, like this Japanese matchlock.

Battara · 15th September 2018, 06:46 PM

And more:

fernando · 16th September 2018, 10:41 AM

Beautiful

. How i dream of having one of these

.

Mel H · 17th September 2018, 11:37 AM

That is nice, makes you wonder what else these museums have hidden in their cellars.

corrado26 · 17th September 2018, 01:16 PM

and here a very small miniature of a Japanese matchlock pistol. Hope you like it.
corrado26

rickystl · 23rd September 2018, 04:50 PM

Hi Battara

Don't know how I missed this Thread earlier. I don't recall ever seeing a more beautiful Teppo Matchlock as this one. An absolute screamer. The harmony of the decoration is incredable. The brass lock has taken on a wonderful age patina. And the barrel: Imagine how long it would have taken to forge this barrel and chisil the muzzle end. Incredible. There is probably some Japanese writing/signature on the breech end of the barrel. Unfortunately, it's usually located on one of the lower flats of the barrel covered up by the stock. The barrel would have to be removed to read the script. But on this gun, I would be hesitant to remove anything. LOL Wish it was on it's way to my house. LOL
Thanks for posting this beauty.

Hi Corrado: How Cute !! I believe that's the smallest one I've ever seen. LOL
Really tiny. The wood stock, from the photos, looks to be old. I remember reading somewhere that these very small pistols were not actually made for use, but suspended from a waist belt as a sign of rank/stature. But a Japanese arms expert would be better to verify this. Very cool. Nice piece for your collection.

Rick

15th September 2018, 06:44 PM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,139	Japanese Matchlock Greetings, Our local Speed Museum got upgraded and I found somethings not displayed before, like this Japanese matchlock. Attached Images

15th September 2018, 06:46 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,139	And more: Attached Images

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corrado26 Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Black Forest, Germany Posts: 1,167	and here a very small miniature of a Japanese matchlock pistol. Hope you like it. corrado26 Attached Images

16th September 2018, 10:41 AM	#3
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,642	Beautiful . How i dream of having one of these .

17th September 2018, 11:37 AM	#4
Mel H Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: North East England. Posts: 107	That is nice, makes you wonder what else these museums have hidden in their cellars.

23rd September 2018, 04:50 PM	#6
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,621	Hi Battara Don't know how I missed this Thread earlier. I don't recall ever seeing a more beautiful Teppo Matchlock as this one. An absolute screamer. The harmony of the decoration is incredable. The brass lock has taken on a wonderful age patina. And the barrel: Imagine how long it would have taken to forge this barrel and chisil the muzzle end. Incredible. There is probably some Japanese writing/signature on the breech end of the barrel. Unfortunately, it's usually located on one of the lower flats of the barrel covered up by the stock. The barrel would have to be removed to read the script. But on this gun, I would be hesitant to remove anything. LOL Wish it was on it's way to my house. LOL Thanks for posting this beauty. Hi Corrado: How Cute !! I believe that's the smallest one I've ever seen. LOL Really tiny. The wood stock, from the photos, looks to be old. I remember reading somewhere that these very small pistols were not actually made for use, but suspended from a waist belt as a sign of rank/stature. But a Japanese arms expert would be better to verify this. Very cool. Nice piece for your collection. Rick