GUN - JAPANESE PERCUSSION LOCK CONVERTED FROM MATCHLOCK
W1970.1701
Japanese Tanegashima. In good condition. Ramrod missing. Muzzleloading musket. Possibly converted form matchlock ignition to percussion ignition.Barrel is octagon shape with flared muzzel.On stock, a small smear of red paint which may be a U.S.I. number rubbed off. Number covered with polythene and fastened with tape.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | W1970.1701 |
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| Accession Date: | 5 Apr 1971 |
Material
| Steel/Metal | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| length | 1093mm | Overall |
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| length | 800mm | Barrel |
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| diameter | 11.5mm | Barrel 0.45 caliber |
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