{"product_id":"denix-tanegashima-matchlock-rifle-non-firing-replica-c-1600-1800-japan","title":"Denix Tanegashima Matchlock Rifle Non-Firing Replica c.1600–1800 Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eItem Specifics:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Denix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Non-Firing Replica Rifle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Tanegashima Matchlock Rifle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: 16th–19th Century \/ Feudal Japan (c.1600–1800)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Metal \u0026amp; Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 43.25 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 4 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunctionality: Non-Firing, Working Action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning non-firing replica of the Tanegashima matchlock rifle brings the spirit of 16th-century Japan into your collection. First introduced by Portuguese traders in 1543, the Tanegashima was a game-changer on the battlefield, allowing Japanese conscripts to quickly learn and effectively use firearms. This replica faithfully reproduces the intricate design and historical significance of the rifle that shaped the Sengoku Jidai and Japan's invasion of Korea in 1592. Crafted from premium materials with a genuine wood stock and working action, it offers an authentic display piece without the need for live firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistorical Background:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tanegashima was Japan's first widely adopted firearm, named after the island where Portuguese traders first demonstrated it to Japanese lord Tanegashima Tokitaka in 1543. Japanese craftsmen rapidly reverse-engineered and mass-produced the weapon, and within decades, it had fundamentally transformed Japanese warfare. Warlords such as Oda Nobunaga famously deployed volley-fire tactics using Tanegashima rifles at the Battle of Nagashino (1575), effectively ending the dominance of cavalry on the Japanese battlefield. The rifle remained in use through the Edo period, making it one of the most historically significant firearms in East Asian history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Feudal Japan Design: Wood stock with metal components replicating the original matchlock mechanism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking Action: Functional action for realistic handling and display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for Display \u0026amp; Reenactments: Ideal for collectors, historical reenactors, film and theater productions, and Japanese history enthusiasts.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping Restrictions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCannot ship to: NJ, NYC, RI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLegal Disclaimer:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a non-firing replica and cannot be modified to fire live ammunition. Please check local laws and regulations before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Denix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42860880461922,"sku":"1274","price":174.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6161\/9042\/files\/tanegashima-matchlock-rifle-japan-1600s.jpg?v=1778083524","url":"https:\/\/www.tcnvault.com\/products\/denix-tanegashima-matchlock-rifle-non-firing-replica-c-1600-1800-japan","provider":"TCN VAULT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}