Another Matchlock

[Claude Mathis]

This very high quality matchlock is signed :
Kuniyasu, and dated a lucky day in August 9th year of Bunsei (1813)
The beautiful inlay on top of the barrel is that of Kashin (a famous
Chinese General ) The Mon on the underside of the gun is crossed hawk
feathers of the Abe family. Very much a masterpiece of Gunmaking skill.

 

[musketman]

Everyone is learning so much, what a great section...

 

THAT is a beautiful piece for sure. Just LOOK at that gold inlay in the iron.
Daryl