Original Japanese Edo Period Matchlock Tanegashima Musket with Loop Trigger & Flame Figured Stock German Navy - Kreigsmarine The revolver retains much of

The revolver retains much of its original nickel-plated finish

dated December

All photos are lovely

These classic Danish pistols were in service throughout the Napoleonic wars

The sweatband is real leather with a natural finish

Original Japanese Edo Period Matchlock Tanegashima Musket with Loop Trigger & Flame Figured Stock German Navy - Kreigsmarine The revolver retains much ofOriginal 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