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    Just curious

    The japanese really took this simple weapon to their hearts. They could train a chap streight from the rice field in a few hours, he then became a Samurai's equal in the killing field. It was so easy to strip and clean, for those who have stripped a Jap matchlock , you will usualy see only...
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    As promised,small Japanese collection........

    I have added the web address but as I sell some of my collection am informed that it cannot be shown or used here as it appear commercial!. :what:
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    As promised,small Japanese collection........

    As I mentioned some time ago I have a new camera(Still struggling with it) but have managed to get some fairly decnt picture of the small Tanegashima collection. These are currently on my web site for any interested.
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    Matchlock {Japanese} Powder flask

    Since the last post I have had the flask "Checked" by a chap who is really into these things. He thinks that the body is right and Edo period but the cap/measure is modern. The Mon and lacquer are ok plus the construction is of wood, I had a suspicion that it may be plastic. Sorry you cannot...
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    Chinese Matchlock

    The owner has finally had a Chinese translation which I thought the membership may find interesting....... Seems it is inscribed as a "palace guard gun,No44." "Left gate" and also a second series of characters that were to feint to read. According to the transaltor who is also a Chinese...
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    Japanese matchlock bits required,help.

    I have a great Ten Mon teppo, short barrel with silver overlay and family crests, sadly the fuse(?) arm(?) has been replaced with a new job, although that must be over twenty years ago. Any idea how I can get a genuine replacement and of course a piece of cord?.
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    Matchlock {Japanese} Powder flask

    Trust the winking does not have a secret anti English message :haha: Actually there is one just below mine that seems to be directing to a sale of a 'Wicklock' is that another ball game?. :what:
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    Matchlock {Japanese} Powder flask

    I accept all you say,my mistake but I would like to clarify a couple of points. The Currency converter & Paypal on the site relate to a problem I had when I started to sell some of my collection on e.bay. Quite a percentage of buyers are from the US,trying to get $/
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    Matchlock {Japanese} Powder flask

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    Matchlock {Japanese} Powder flask

    I ahve just aquired the powder flask illustrated.Although I know a little about the guns, these are new to me. It looks a little 'Plastic' although alledged to be from the Edo period. Any thoughts?. :redface:
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    Chinese Matchlock

    Yes he confirmed he is going to get rid of it on e.bay!!!!!! so any who may be interested mail me and will pass on his address. :shake:
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    Japanese Matchlock powder flasks

    I have a small collection of Teppo and would like to give each a present of a powder falk, any idea's?.
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    Chinese Matchlock

    Reminds me of the 'Punt guns' they were huge but this is certainly Chinese in origin. I have posted some other equally poor picture on my web site, seems that my riend is now going to sell the monster, how you would transport such a thing I have no idea......
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    Chinese Matchlock

    The trip was great fun, we (She who rules) made a pact, I would not drag her around sword and gun antique emporium, she would not "Shop". I kept my side of the bargain.......... :boohoo:
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    Chinese Matchlock

    Finally manage some pictures, the quality is poor, must be the Camera!!! as everyone else manages to produce great pic's...........my story anyway.
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