Original Japanese Matchlock Tanegashima Musket circa 1750-1850 - Decorated and Inlaid Japanese Field Gear The enamel grip insignia retains

The enamel grip insignia retains  very bright colors and has a clean surface

Entered service at: Buffalo

- Visible Vibrant Temper line (hamon) on the blade

The PIAT firing system meant that it had several advantages over other anti-tank weapons of the time

Original Japanese Matchlock Tanegashima Musket circa 1750-1850 - Decorated and Inlaid Japanese Field Gear The enamel grip insignia retainsOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is an extremely interesting weapon, both for historical as well as artistic aesthetic reasons. 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 on board was driven to anchor