Tanegashima / Teppo / Hinawajū

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1. Early Japanese firearm related images and information.

   By estcrh, September 13, 2014
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   • Brian
   • June 18, 2021

2. A New Book-Release! 1 2

   By Viper6924, October 27, 2017
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   • Viper6924
   • December 10, 2017

3. Intro

   By Brian, June 21, 2014
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   • Dr Fox
   • June 21, 2014

4. Tanegashima on a kozuka

   By John C, yesterday at 03:12 AM
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   • Matsunoki
   • Yesterday at 02:18 PM

5. Can i buy teppo of jauce

   By lonely panet, yesterday at 07:11 AM
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   • lonely panet
   • Yesterday at 07:11 AM

6. Help in identifying/translating signature of Tanegashima

   By Lesk, January 16
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   • Bugyotsuji
   • February 11

7. Mulberry stocks?

   By Fabian23, February 7
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   • Fabian23
   • February 7

8. Beater teppo

   By Fabian23, January 7
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   • Fabian23
   • January 26

9. Did the Japanese use patched roundballs in teppo?

   By Rolland, October 11, 2023
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   • Bugyotsuji
   • January 20

10. How does this Karakuri (外記カラクリ) works?

    By Andi B., January 9
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    • Peter Bleed
    • January 11

11. thinking of getting this tanegashima - would like help identifying signature

    By Vlad, December 10, 2024
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    • Vlad
    • December 11, 2024

12. Cross-References to Observed Tanegashimas

    By Kiipu, February 9, 2022
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    • Kiipu
    • December 5, 2024

13. Netsuke of a tanegashima

    By BIG, October 29, 2024
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    • Alex A
    • November 24, 2024

14. Translation of marks on Tanegashima rifle

    By Wavemaker, October 3, 2024
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    • Bugyotsuji
    • November 8, 2024

15. Should all quality antique Japanese Matchlocks have a signature?

    By Alex A, November 2, 2024
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    • Bugyotsuji
    • November 3, 2024

16. Japanese matchlock 54" silver inlay any help appriciated!

    By zugzwang, September 8, 2024   

    • tanegashima
    • translation
    • 10 replies
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    • Bugyotsuji
    • September 13, 2024

17. Gingal/Jingal Gun

    By Bruce Pennington, July 23, 2024
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    • Alex A
    • July 25, 2024

18. Recently acquired Tanegashima

    By Marplot, July 18, 2024
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    • Bugyotsuji
    • July 19, 2024

19. Hiya- Zutsu ?

    By Michaelr, July 5, 2024
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    • Michaelr
    • July 16, 2024

20. Information/ help

    By Michaelr, July 1, 2024
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    • Bugyotsuji
    • July 5, 2024

21. Matchlock converted to percussion gun

    By samurai7202, June 2, 2024   

    • tanegashima
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    • Bugyotsuji
    • June 14, 2024

22. Forgotten Weapons does tanegashima.

    By Geraint, May 8, 2024
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    • Bugyotsuji
    • June 3, 2024

23. Tanegashima Help

    By DocVoltron, May 8, 2024
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    • DocVoltron
    • May 9, 2024

24. What type of Gun on Tsuba?

    By Soshin, April 30, 2024   

    • tsuba
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    • Soshin
    • May 2, 2024

25. Cannon Or Rifle?

    By David McDonald, February 28, 2015
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    • Malae5
    • April 29, 2024