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Matchlock bullet molds?

John C

By John C
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Bugyotsuji Grand Master

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Hi John. The two bullet molds are later devices from the post matchlock era. The powder flask looks like Bakumatsu or early Meiji, but it’s missing the stopper for the spout, and the belt prong. The Netsuké is generic and could even be modern.

 

The two hayago quick-loading tubes are correct for matchlocks, but from that one photo it is not possible to tell if they are genuinely old or made recently, for re-enactments etc.

 

As a starter pack, why not? 

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John C

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Thanks for the info, Piers. Not really my thing (yet!!!). I would need to do a whole lot of studying first. Just thought it could be of interest to you all.

 

John C.

p.s. I did watch the video of you (?) firing the matchlocks. Very cool.

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