musket, matchlock

human history

Other Name
Japanese matchlock gun
Description
matchlock musket
matchlock musket; with ramrod; octagonal bell-mouth barrel; elaborate brass inlay and decoration on barrel; two barrel bands; barrel with front and rear sights; matchlock ignition with pan and hinged brass cover; brass trigger guard and ball end trigger; decorative brass plates on underside of stock, including fish shapes, and on butt; action at fault; with possible reproduction wick cord
Place
Japan
Accession Number
1934.316
Other Id
W1513 (war)
20877 (ethnology)
Department
History
War History

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Credit Line
Collection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, 1934.316, W1513, 20877
Collection
Harry S Dadley
Primary Maker
unknown (Gunmaker)
Place
Japan
Date
Pre 1934
Period
20th century
Media
brass (alloy)/copper alloy/nonferrous metal/metal/inorganic material
wood/plant material
steel/iron alloy/metal/inorganic material
Measurement Reading
1340mm
1055mm
55mm
120mm
Classification
gun, matchlock
longarms
firearms
arms & armaments

Musket, Matchlock
Musket
Longarms
Firearms
Armaments
05 Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
Last Update
15 May 2023

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