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Old08-12-2010, 01:57 AM #1
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My mother bought this in Japan in 1960 it is 50.5 inches long weighs about 11 lbs 50.5 inches long the bore looks about 11/16 inches it has 5 sets is brass camellia flowers down the side help
  
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Old08-12-2010, 02:11 AM #2
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Thanks for posting the picture. Why don't you stop by the introduction section and let us know about you.
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It looks to be a Matchlock reproduction. Matchlocks are still shot in Japan.
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Yea...a better photo would be nice. It sees to have two 'mums' inlaid in the stock?
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