Original Japanese Edo Period Tan-zutsu Matchlock Tanegashima Pistol with Ornate Silver and Brass Inlaid Barrel - Circa 1750 Category_Snider Rifle Accessories Schlueter produced only 2

Schlueter produced only 2

In nice overall condition showing some wear but still the gilt elements to badge and end mounts it displays wonderfully

Research reveals that not much is known as to why they were painted black but we did find a reasonable and practical reason

brass with a dark oxide coating

Nicholas insisted

Original Japanese Edo Period Tan-zutsu Matchlock Tanegashima Pistol with Ornate Silver and Brass Inlaid Barrel - Circa 1750 Category_Snider Rifle Accessories Schlueter produced only 2Original Item: One of a Kind. This is an extremely interesting weapon, especially considering the historical impact of firearm development in Japanese history. It was crafted probably in the late 1700s or early 1800s as a matchlock firearm using black powder and a very primitive ignition system, far behind the rest of the world. This type of gun is often referred to as a Tanegashima (), after the island where a Chinese junk with Portuguese adventurers