^Lot 249 Japanese Matchlock Musket

Matchlock musket. 
Japanese match lock sometime called Tancgashima (musket).
Samurai ordered most of the firearm for their lords army
Fine engraving and gold inlay.
NOT a reproduction. 
Incredible workmanship. 
Pan cover still attached. 
Appears to be from 1500s Edo era Japan. 
Octagon barrel.
Heavily engraved.
Gold inlay. 
Barrel Length: 38
Caliber: .50