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I'm not entirely sure of the rules as they are relativly new. The owner of this teppo is sure it does not qualify though..... hopefully he will join shortly and he might be able to explain more. The MALIC comittee have really tightened their rules recently though accross the board.

Hi Piers, Thank you. I have asked the owner of the Teppo to join so he can post more photos. The rounding of the site may be an issue under the MLAIC competition rules where I beleive the front site should be be triangular in profile.......

Hi Lareon, I shoot in Warwickshire on the MLAGB Wedgnock ranges. The owner of this Teppo shoots at Bisley with his wife, though mostly pistol and rifle I beleive. Best Jon

Thank you for doing this. I have asked the owner of the Teppo to join so he can add more photos

Hello! I wonder if I could have your collective thoughts please? A shooting friend, who is a very very good Teppo shooter, has just purchased his 4th matchlock from a fellow Team GB shooter. We were on the range today as he shot it for the first time (obviously as luck would have it shooting a 10 first shot... off hand at 50 m). There are obviously a few issues with it such as the area aroung the pan guard and the front sight being rounded. Bit overall its a very pretty arm with lovely wood. Sadly however the highly decorated barrel has been cleaned (with wire wool?) taking off all but a trace of the decoration. There are mo Mon present so a hunting Teppo? Could anyone comment on the style please (I realise now I didn't post a full length photo, which I will do tomorrow) - as to the school or prefecture it may have come from and the inscribed scrypt under tha barrel? I'm at the range tomorrow shooting my Teppo, so I can get more photos as required. Thank you in advance, Jon

Hi Piers, Sadly only one of the Teppo in the picture is mine, the others are from 5 other members of the association who shot that day... Including John H-S who is the current MLAIC World Champion. The target under the Teppo was shot by my friend Paul. I shot in Portugal at the World Champs a few years ago... I did rather well with my .577 Original Enfield Rifle in the free rifle (Vetterli) class. I shot a 96 and came 7th. The four above me also scored 96, but with purpose made arms for that class (with adjustable sights). The Enfield is of course a military arm with fixed iron sights, I'd have liked a medal and if I had shot that the day before in the Military Rifle Competition, I would have taken a silver. This years competition is again in Portugal in Braga... Its a brilliant range in a lovely area. Jon

Hi Piers Thank you for comming back to me. No need to appologise! Understood with the Pistols, They do come up here in the UK from time to time. I'll just have to be patient and one will find me in due course if it is meant to be! Cord wise I'm pretty proficient (as are others here in the UK) at producing the finished and treated cord, but the quality of the untreated cord is obviously important. I have made enquiries and a friend in trying to contact the previous cord supplier in Japan to see if he is still making / supplying it (in 300m rolls). I will update you in due course as it would seem that this is topic comes at a good time for you too. I shoot with the MLAGB in competition at Warwick (Midlands UK) and when I can, internationally for GB. A well treated and good quality cord is or paramount importance as you know for consistant and quick ignition. I know others here on this forum shoot in the MLAIC competitions and in their home nations. The below are a few of the Teppo that were used in a competition here last summer. Best Jon

Hello All, This questions are for someone based in Japan. 1. A friend of mine bought ALOT of match cord in Japan some years ago - We in the UK who shoot on the international team have been using this cord with quite some success. However, it looks like this has nearly all come to an end and one or two suppliers are using a more locally available cord. I'd like to know if anyone can recommend a match cord supplier in Japan?... The stuff we have been using is blue.... I can then have it shipped over here (to the UK), if there is a 'specific' supplier. 2, I'm thinking of getting a matchlock pistol. I only shoot original Black Powder arms and was wondering what the availability or antique arms is like in Japan? are they prohibited / difficult to buy?,,, I think I remember seeing a post on here some time ago about arms being on Yahoo auctions? I have a a friend visiting Japan for a few weeks so was wondering if the above was easy to sort out, or not! Thanks in advance!

Sorry, Would help ... see attached.

Hi Piers (and anyone else who has a thought on this)... Do you think the rifle was 'decorated' during its service in Japan or was this done after its service / for export? Best Jon

Brilliant thank you so much for your help Piers, Have a good weekend. Best Jon

Thank you Mark.

Good evening, I wonder if anyone can help me please. The following text is on a Liege (Belgium) made Enfield Pattern 1858 Naval rifle. The rifle is currently in Sweden and I have been sent the pictures from its owner. Can anyone tell me what the text says... I'm not sure the photos are good enough to get a full translation, but any help would be greatfully received. Best, Jon

Hi all, Sorry a bit late into the conversation. I shoot an original Teppo in competition here in the UK. Most of us here shoot originals as they are well built and nicely proportioned. Below is my target from last weekends National competition at Wedgnock Ranges in Warwickshire. 50m Off Hand. This scores as a 91. Best Jon

Hi Ian and Piers, Thank you for your thoughts and replies. Its an interesting gun and actually quite enjoyable to use. I think I was fortunate to be able to buy it. Interesting to know about the long range ladder for the rear sight as this is far more than a 'well crafted piece of bamboo' that I have seen other examples of. Best Jon