Japan - Tanegashima Pistol With 4 Barrels - Edo Period (1603 - 1868)

JAPAN, uncommon TANEGASHIMA pistol with 4 rotating barrels, EDO period (1603 - 1868). Cylindrical metal block rotating by hand allowing to fire by the 4 barrels of caliber 12 mm at the muzzle. Rotating and percussion mechanism in working order. Rotating iron barrel and rotating brass ring. Trigger without trigger guard. Wooden stock with transverse hole for a strap to the flat cap. Length: 43 cm Diameter of metal barrel block: 5.7 cm Diameter at the muzzle of the barrels: 12 mm Diameter of brass block: 6 cm Length of the barrel block: 21 cm Weight of the weapon: 3.050 KG Very good condition of conservation and use, in working order, see details on the photos. Free shipping costs for France. International shipping costs, price on request depending on the area of the country. Visit my other items by consulting my gallery and our website: https://www.IrisAntik.com