Original Japanese Ornate Edo Period Matchlock Tanegashima Musket with Ball Trigger, Inlaid Barrel & Figured Stock Headgear the cap frequently being secured
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Original Japanese Ornate Edo Period Matchlock Tanegashima Musket with Ball Trigger, Inlaid Barrel & Figured Stock Headgear the cap frequently being secured the cap frequently being secured to the bottleneck with a short chain or strap to prevent loosening The blade on this example was hand forged at Seki arsenal