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Lot 3394ANTIQUE

A Japanese matchlock rifle
19th century
-Select US Arms Type-

10 June 2013, 10:00 PDT
San Francisco

Sold for US$1,287 inc. premium

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A Japanese matchlock rifle
19th century

The 40 inch tapered octagonal tulipcannon muzzle inlaid with brass bands, at the base a roped brass and copper collar; breech inlaid in brass with a crane wading in a pond with bamboo and another crane in flight above. Brass lock of typical form. Full stock with fishtail butt and engraved brass mounts.
Condition: Very good. Barrel with mottled grey metal showing some light pitting, muzzle with losses to brass inlays. Stock with scattered light marks, small worn area in front of lock and with a 1 1/2" x 1/4" piece missing to left of rear sight.
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