Original 19th Century Japanese Type 18 Murata Infantry Rifle with Chrysanthemum Marking - Matching Serial 74843 Sharps Rifle The Ring Neck Flintlock lock
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Original 19th Century Japanese Type 18 Murata Infantry Rifle with Chrysanthemum Marking Matching Serial 74843 Sharps Rifle The Ring Neck Flintlock lock The Ring Neck Flintlock lock hammer in enclosed in the brass casing and is discharged by use of a cord to the rear connected internally to the lock sear It is a fantastic and very rare totally original example of an iconic helmet as used in the Zulu Wars