Japanese Samurai Tanegashima Teppo Matchlock Hinawaju Edo period

Japanese Samurai Tanegashima Teppo Matchlock Hinawaju Edo period.

The lord of the Japanese island, Tanegashima Tokitaka (1528–1579), purchased two matchlock muskets from the Portuguese and put a swordsmith to work copying the matchlock barrel and firing mechanism.
The smith, Yaita Kinbee Kiyosoda made the first pair on the island Tanegashima.
The Japanese soon worked on various techniques to improve the effectiveness of their guns. They developed a staggered firing technique to create a continuous rain of bullets on the enemy. They also developed larger caliber barrels and ammunition to increase lethality.
Much of Japan was involved with  internecine  wars during the Sengoku period (1467–1603), as feudal lords vied for supremacy. Matchlock guns were introduced midway through the period and saw extensive use in the later years of the conflict, playing a decisive role on the battlefield. In 1549, Oda Nobunaga ordered 500 guns to be produced for his armies at a time when the benefits of firearms over traditional weapons were still relatively questionable to other daimyō. However the new firearm had undoubted advantages in range in comparison with traditional bows. In addition, bullets could penetrate almost any armor and shield.

This is a great Tanegashima from edo period and has some nice copper plating.
The firing mechanism is well made and working has some nice details handcarved.
Also the Japanese Samurai family mon of the Tokugawa making this a great piece.

Please the matchlock is from edo period and in original condition has some aging becouse it is in original condition.
Sale is not outside europe becouse regulations.

Length 129.2 cm
Barrel length is 101,8 cm
Caliber 1.2 cm
Edo period