EDO PERIOD (LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY)
Details
A SMALL MATCHLOCK
Edo Period (Late 18th/early 19th Century)
The iron octagonal barrel inlaid with gilt and silver depicting a bird in flight over a bush, the reverse of the barrel engraved with the kanji character for "5", wood stock with brass plates, spring and match holder, some old wear
10in. (25.5cm.) long, calibre 0.9cm.
Edo Period (Late 18th/early 19th Century)
The iron octagonal barrel inlaid with gilt and silver depicting a bird in flight over a bush, the reverse of the barrel engraved with the kanji character for "5", wood stock with brass plates, spring and match holder, some old wear
10in. (25.5cm.) long, calibre 0.9cm.