Original Japanese Matchlock Tanegashima Musket Converted to Murata Style Breech Loading System Category_Night Sights " is the standard Russian

" is the standard Russian date format for 1941 (год is Russian for "year")

Which rough translates to "The German Federation and Golden Jubilee - Shooting Frankfurt 1912"

It has the correct two lower open top front pockets

It certainly has been worth the wait

Original Japanese Matchlock Tanegashima Musket Converted to Murata Style Breech Loading System Category_Night Sights " is the standard RussianOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely interesting weapon. It started life probably in the early 1800s being constructed as a matchlock firearm using black powder and a very primitive ignition system. These were often referred to as Tanegashima (), after the island where a Chinese junk with Portuguese adventurers on board was driven to anchor by a storm in 1543. The local lord purchased two matchlocks from the Portuguese, and then had