^Lot 3674 JAPANESE TANEGASHIMIA MATCHLOCK CARBINE.

Cal. 40. NSN. Bbl. 26 1/2" oct. Fixed sights. Bbl. has dragon & tiger engraved scenes. Lock has floral engraving. Serpentine arm. Asian hardwood stock. Iron ramrod. Left side of stock has three flower shaped decorations. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: photos of Kanji markings on underside of bbl. CONDITION: sanded stock has added varnish w/ a couple cracks behind action, a few smaller cracks, scattered dings & handling wear. Metal is a dark patina w/ scattered oxidation. Oxidized bore. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (01-22458/MJC). ANTIQUE. $1200-1500.