Original Japanese Matchlock Tanegashima Converted to M.1880 Murata Breech Loading System Category_Feed Block Assembly (1) Tang Screw and one

(1) Tang Screw and one upper sling swivel

Its reputation in front-line combat was mixed

From commissioning until World War II broke out in September 1939

The bottles are equipped with caps

1944 with comparable endorsements by Commanding general

Original Japanese Matchlock Tanegashima Converted to M.1880 Murata Breech Loading System Category_Feed Block Assembly (1) Tang Screw and oneOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely interesting weapon. It started life probably in the late 1700s or early 1800s being constructed as a matchlock firearm using black powder and a very primitive ignition system. These were often referred to as Tanegashima (), after the island where a Chinese junk with Portuguese adventurers on board was driven to anchor by a storm in 1543. The local lord purchased two matchlocks from the