Original Japanese Matchlock Tanegashima Musket circa 1750-1850 - Decorated and Inlaid U.S. Helmets/Hats are the result of the

are the result of the influence of the 16th Century German Puffers ball butted Wheel lock pistols

1820 aboard the USS Columbus to the Secretary of the Navy

does not have holsters so it is unlikely that he left his revolver with his saddle

In wonderful untouched condition the metalwork is understandably somewhat dull but could be easily be cleaned and polished to great effect

This is the finest quality Replica Colt 1911

Original Japanese Matchlock Tanegashima Musket circa 1750-1850 - Decorated and Inlaid U.S. Helmets/Hats are the result of theOriginal 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