Matchlock translation Help

[Edward G]

A new acquisiton, of a matchlock which is signed under the barrel, and on the inside of the stock.  Please help with a translation of this item.   Some unusual canji, It is plain, but in good shape.  I apologize for the inside photos of the stock, but this is the best pictures that can be taken

 

Thanks again

 

Edward G

[ChrisW]

That wood grain is quite lovely! Will be interested to see what the mei translation is.

[Nobody]

東江 - unsure ( East part of Omi no kuni ?)

國友六兵衛保矩 – Kunitomo Rokube’e Yasunori

 

國友又四郎昌陸 – Kunitomo Matashiro Masayoshi

[Edward G]

Thank you Moiyama, you are a life saver.   and thank you Chris W. for your kind comment.

 

Edward G

[Bugyotsuji]

Rokube’e Yasunori. A Kunitomo smith working around 1700 in the line of Jusai 寿斎. A 2-Monmé long gun is recorded as having been made by him or his forge.

[Edward G]

Thank You Piers D., this information is quite helpful in my quest for knowledge on this particular Matchlock.

 

Edward G

[DTM72]

Fellow Kunitomo owner here. Care to show pics of the entire teppo and the lock?