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The original description on the teppou went as follows. 'The kanji on the gun reads as follows: 大和守 yamatonokami, 飾之 kazayuki, tensho year 1. That means this is an original tokugawa display piece from 1573. This, most likely would have been a gift from the tokugawa to yamatonokami (the lord of yamato). However, as we do not have provenance, we are pricing on the quality and the kanji written alone. Note, if anyone has any information on this tanzutsu we would be very greatful. ' so i don't feel i was being dishonest since I clearly stated that there is a lack of provenance and I was willing to listen to information.

dishonesty wasn't my intention. I have since changed the title after reading these seriously thanks everyone!

Wow!!! Thanks for everyone's comments and teaching me about it . This information is really helpful.

tensho year 1 is during the 1500s

Totally interested in learning new stuff but the stumping thing here is that the barrel doesn't come off and was made not to. the wooden part is authentic.

very true DirkO. As a person who can read and write to some extent in Japanese totally get that. Kanji can be a proper mind bender.

Hey guys, just checking to see if my translation is accurate on this tanzutsu on my site. www.nihontocollection.com Should be 大和守 yamatonokami, 飾之 kazayuki, tensho year 1. Please note that this is not a weapon and was never made to fire. It is an original reproduction gift item.

also brian i have had 3 seperate Japanese individuals translate for me. Although if you feel like its a good piece to post i will

The barrel cannot come out, and there is not hole for the powder to ignite.

thanks for all the feedback, i should note that one the tachi resting blade down are protected via a piece of rubber. Pictures are not good enough at the moment i know but we are saving for a new lense haha. Seriously thanks everyone. The only reason we have asserted that it was a gift was that it is an original display piece, meaning it was not made to be fired and was made as a display piece. In this instance Yamato no kami, we believe is the daimyou next to or very close to kyoto. When no kami is referring to a samurai in a position of power it means or protector of. Thats what we were able to assert anyway. I had around 5 different friend who are Japanese look at it to translate so i think it should be pretty accurate.

should mention it has ware and a loose habaki.

Hey guys, me and my team have created this new site for nihonto. www.nihontocollection.com please feel free to check us out and our nihonto in stock!!! Open to criticism 100% and please criticize us as much or as little as you can so we can make the appropriate adjustments. Until then, please check out these pics of our nio kiyohisa.