My Tanegashima

I'm retired in northern Arizona, USA and I recently dusted off a well-used Tanegashima (Japanese matchlock) that my wife inherited from her father's estate. It was smoke and water damaged in a fire. My desire is to restore it to working order, though not necessarily to shoot it, to replace the missing parts and to remove the remaining soot and make the stock look nice. I'll be searching the forum and doubtless posting questions about how to proceed.

I started off knowing next to nothing about muzzle loaders. Have learned a lot so far but have a long way to go. Looking forward to hearing from anyone who can help.

Worn

Let me just welcome you to the Forum. :hatsoff:

You have come to the right place...there are folks here with the know-how you are wanting. They will be along shortly.

I don't have any of the knowledge you need, except to tell you to wait for all the input and then sift through it to decide what is the best advice (some folks here know more than others).

Above all, take your time, work slowly and carefully. All of which I am sure you already know, or you wouldn't be here. :grin:

I wish you well in your endeavor, it is a good thing you are doing. :thumbsup:

We will all want to see pictures, before,(absolutely essential), during and after.

welcome and enjoy the site

Welcome :hatsoff:

:hatsoff: Howdy and welcome.Enjoy the forum. :thumbsup: Griz

Welcome to the forum! You have came to the right place. Respectfully, cowboys1062.

Welcome to the forum, and good luck with your project!!

Welcome to the forum.