Spring 2023 Art, Asian, Tribal & Jewelry
Sat, May 20, 2023 01:00PM EDT
Lot 136
19th Century Japanese Matchlock Rifle
Estimate: $500 - $700
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Edo/Meiji era musket. Untested. Wooden stock with brass engraving of a bonsai tree by the trigger and decorative floral insets. Iron octagonal sighted barrel measuring approximately 39 1/2" long. Bore measures 11.37 mm. Wood finish is worn away in some high contact areas and there is a sizable chip missing near the bore. The barrel exhibits quite a bit of rusting inside and out. Overall a fine decorative piece. Keywords: Japan, firearm, wall gun
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