[KTW] Tanegashima Carbine (2nd batch, released in September 2024)

This is a cavalry rifle (carbine) version of the Tanegashima, the first firearm ever manufactured in Japan.　During the Warring States period, the appearance of firearms brought about a major change in tactics. When mounted warriors switched from traditional bows and arrows to firearms, it was only natural that they shortened the overall length to make them easier to swing, and guns called "bajotsutsu" (mounted guns) were manufactured in various places.

It is called a "horseback gun" because it is fired from horseback.

This is a carbine type of the one-of-a-kind toy gun "Tanegashima," which has been produced with realistic, high-quality results through KTW's thorough research.Its total length is 1,110mm compared to the Tanegashima's 1,323mm, and its weight is 1,920g compared to the Tanegashima's 2,200g.

Click here for the manufacturer's (KTW) "Majo-tsutsu" production report.

The muzzle is a 13mm (52 ​​caliber) barrel, the size commonly used in actual combat, and the external mechanism with the exposed spring is also realistically reproduced. Lift the lever under the base to cock the gun, then raise the tongs and pull the trigger, and the tongs fall, releasing compressed air to fire BBs.

The BBs are loaded into the barrel's lower spool, and it can hold up to 53 rounds. It features a variable hop-up mechanism that allows you to adjust the trajectory, so you can enjoy shooting it as well as displaying it.

【specification】

[Manufacturing history]
First lot released in January 2022. Price: ¥98,000 (excluding tax)
The second batch will be released in September 2024. The price will be changed, and the exterior will be changed from gold-plated to antique brass-plated.

The stock (base) is more than 20cm shorter than Tanegashima (photo below). However, it is still one of the longest stocks in the world.