Caracal Posted January 5, 2021 Report Posted January 5, 2021 Hello I bought this Teppo many years ago and now I wonder when it may have been made. Do It differs from other rifles in manufacturing appearance etc .. // Robert Quote
Geraint Posted January 5, 2021 Report Posted January 5, 2021 Dear Robert. Your pictures are too small to tell a great deal. The overall design corresponds to what Sugawa calls flat butt guns. Have you dismounted the gun to see if it is signed? All the best. Quote
Bugyotsuji Posted January 6, 2021 Report Posted January 6, 2021 Kunitomo used to make this style of gun, a kind of simplified Tazuke-Ryu style. It will be Edo Period. Have you checked for a signature under the barrel? Quote
Viper6924 Posted January 6, 2021 Report Posted January 6, 2021 I agree with Piers. There’s a Kunitomo feeling to it when I see shape of the Hibasami (serpentine) and design of the sights. A very simplified version of a Tazuke ryu matchlock. If not Kunitomo, then surely Sakai 🙂 Jan Quote
Caracal Posted January 6, 2021 Author Report Posted January 6, 2021 Hello, Thank you for my thoughts on this teppo. I searched on google and found this on the Royal Armories Collection https://collections.royalarmouries.org/object/rac-object-1866.html (Matchlock carbine (teppo) (1801-1830) by Kunitomo Kubei. Place: Japan, Omi Province. How can i disassemble the barrel to see if there is any signature // Robert Quote
Bugyotsuji Posted January 6, 2021 Report Posted January 6, 2021 Robert there is a tutorial on this site somewhere but I couldn't find it. Perhaps I used the wrong key words. See if you can find it! It's quite easy, but there are a few useful tips to know before starting. Quote
Caracal Posted January 7, 2021 Author Report Posted January 7, 2021 Thank you all for the information. I have now received help from NBTHK Scandinavia which helps me totake apart theTeppo. I'll let you know if there is a signature. Thanks Anders! // Robert Quote
Bugyotsuji Posted January 8, 2021 Report Posted January 8, 2021 Robert, basic no warnings method. 1. remove the ramrod, 2. tap out the mekugi pins from left to right (i.e. L/R when gun pointing away from you) 3. Pull back the serpentine to full lock position. 4. Tap the barrel away from the stock and lift out and away. NB If it is rusted in place, gentle encouragement with a rubber hammer will help, but be careful of splitting the stock. While out, check to see if you can remove the Bisen breech screw. When taking photos of the Mei, the breech screw should point towards the camera for easier reading! When replacing, make sure the Bisen is squarely closed, drop the barrel back into place into a cleaned stock (no rust, dust etc.) , bisen first, and it should fit nicely so that the mekugi pins will slide back in. Alternatively contact Viper or Anthony, both Swedish, both matchlock minded, and both members here. PS Why can't we find the manual on this site? It's here somewhere... Quote
Brian Posted January 8, 2021 Report Posted January 8, 2021 4 hours ago, Bugyotsuji said: PS Why can't we find the manual on this site? It's here somewhere... It's in the FAQ. http://www.nihontomessageboard.com/faq.html I need to reformat it, to show the pics better. Or maybe you can send me better pics of the ones mentioned. 1 Quote
Bugyotsuji Posted January 8, 2021 Report Posted January 8, 2021 Brian, a bit clunky, sure, but I think the pics are OK. Many thanks for this. (They only need to give the general idea.) Quote
Caracal Posted January 25, 2021 Author Report Posted January 25, 2021 Hello, Now I have managed to open my Teppo. It was very hard at first. No one has opened it in many years. I found a signature and hope someone can interpret it for me. I do not know if the pictures are upside down but I hope you see it. All information about this Teppon is gratefully received // Robert Quote
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