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Lot 4435ANTIQUE

A fine Japanese matchlock rifle
Edo Period, probably late 18th/early 19th century

17 November 2008, 10:00 PST
San Francisco

Sold for US$5,557.50 inc. premium

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A fine Japanese matchlock rifle
Edo Period, probably late 18th/early 19th century

Heavy 29 1/2 inch barrel in .73 caliber smoothbore. Cannon muzzle, integral front and rear sights, sighting rib sheathed in brass and decorated with silver overlaid motifs including rain hats, a straw rain cloak, a granary key and auspicious symbols. Breech inlaid in brass with seal script and mon in the form of conjoined rectangles. Underside of breech signed Shibatsuji Kuro Uemon Kiyo[sada] (kakihan). Match dog with unusual silver encrusted decoration. Brass mounts. Full stock, left side of butt with seal script prefecture stamp.
Condition: Excellent.
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