Original 19th Century Japanese Type 18 Murata 11mm Infantry Rifle with Intact Chrysanthemum Proof - Serial 137525 Japanese Helmets This example is marked with

This example is marked with matching serial number 36477 on the frame

1st Baron Raglan

The World War II version of the gun had a smooth outline to the barrel

the carnage was complete

but has a few very slight removeable metal distortions

Original 19th Century Japanese Type 18 Murata 11mm Infantry Rifle with Intact Chrysanthemum Proof - Serial 137525 Japanese Helmets This example is marked withOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Murata rifle ( Murata jy) was was designed by Major Murata Tsuneyoshi, and was the first locally produced Japanese service rifle. It was adopted in 1880 as the Meiji Type 13 Murata single shot rifle. The 13 referred to the adoption date, the year 13 in the Meiji period according to the Japanese calendar, and these were marked (juu san 13) on the receiver. This was Japan's initial breech loading Rifle completely