Tanegashimurata

estcrh · 18th August 2012, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by trenchwarfare

Typical Type 13 Murata action and buttstock. But, then you have a full-length Tanegashima style forend, and barrel.There are also Muratas, that have the Tanegashima pistol grip stock. Enjoy!

I do not see the tanegashima forend and barrel, in fact it looks like a custom made hunting rifle in my opinion rather than a military version. Do you have any idea of a date on it?
Here is one with the tanegashima stock like you mention, very nice example no matter what it is though.

trenchwarfare · 20th August 2012, 04:36 PM

Nice gun E. I hope to find one of those one day. By Tanegashima style, I meant the sights, barrel thickness, rear silver decorations, and full length stock. I too feel, that it is a custom hunting rifle, made for someone of substance. No idea as to age. I think pretty early though.

20th August 2012, 04:36 PM	#2
trenchwarfare Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 385	Nice gun E. I hope to find one of those one day. By Tanegashima style, I meant the sights, barrel thickness, rear silver decorations, and full length stock. I too feel, that it is a custom hunting rifle, made for someone of substance. No idea as to age. I think pretty early though.