Tanegashimurata

trenchwarfare · 14th August 2012, 06:47 PM

I thought some of you, would appreciate this combination of, old and new. Typical Type 13 Murata action and buttstock. But, then you have a full-length Tanegashima style forend, and barrel. Although, I have never seen a Tanegashima, with a pronounced damascus twist. It appears two different type steels were used, to produce a very distinct twist pattern. I'm guessing one with a high nickel content, and one with high carbon. Whatever was used, it produced a very beautiful barrel. Stock looks like curley Maple? The only markings are as shown, under the wood.
It is believed, that these combination guns were made to appeal to the older generation, in an effort to get them to buy a more modern gun. There are also Muratas, that have the Tanegashima pistol grip stock. Enjoy!

14th August 2012, 06:47 PM	#1
trenchwarfare Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 385	Tanegashimurata I thought some of you, would appreciate this combination of, old and new. Typical Type 13 Murata action and buttstock. But, then you have a full-length Tanegashima style forend, and barrel. Although, I have never seen a Tanegashima, with a pronounced damascus twist. It appears two different type steels were used, to produce a very distinct twist pattern. I'm guessing one with a high nickel content, and one with high carbon. Whatever was used, it produced a very beautiful barrel. Stock looks like curley Maple? The only markings are as shown, under the wood. It is believed, that these combination guns were made to appeal to the older generation, in an effort to get them to buy a more modern gun. There are also Muratas, that have the Tanegashima pistol grip stock. Enjoy! Attached Images