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Hinawa-Ju Arquebus : Jigane Tanzou Makibari Sesshu Igawa Yosabee Saku(Kao)

2017/01/04

Hinawa-Ju:(matchlock gun / Arquebus)
Signature : Jigane Tanzou Makibari
Sesshu Igawa Yosabee Saku (Kao)
(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijo saku, Jojo saku Jo saku and regular saku)
This Hinawa-ju belongs to Jojo ranking.

Maximum length : 109.3 cm or 43.0 inches.

length of barrel : 75.6 cm or inches
Koukei (Caliber) : 1.44 cm or 29.8 inches.

Era : Mid Edo period.

Special feature : Sesshu Igawa Yosabee is gun smith of Settsu during mid Edo period.
Breech mechanism is removable so this Hinawa-Ju is used on test shot and also for taking TV drama film in Japan.
Family crest is engraved with silver inlay.
Felling of steel is very well so wiping with cloth will make the steel more gloss.
Condition of firing elements and wooden stock are very well.
We recommend this large caliber Arquebus.

Aoi Art estimation paper
*Please note : The price does not include shipping fee.

Price : JPY 300,000-
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