Alan Bilbow 1/3 Scale Japanese Combination Matchlock Pistol/Sword With Display Stand

This is a 1/3 scale Japanese combination matchlock pistol/sword made by Alan Bilbow.  7 1/16″ long overall with a 4 13/16″ brass octagon barrel of .092 caliber, and a 2 1/2″ tanto type blade. The metal parts are brass with the exception of the pins which are steel finished in the white.  Rosewood two piece stocks.  There are several flower inlays which look to be other of pearl and a gold inlaid flower on each side of the rear of the handle.  Full length wood ramrod with a bone tip.  Fully functional.  The blade with a distinct temper line which had to be very difficult to do!  The makers initials “AB” stamped into the top inner part of the handle in what looks to be a silver escutcheon.  Complete with the original walnut display stand with an ivory pointed arch detail & Japanese characters on the bottom.  Excellent near mint condition except for one of the cradles that holds the miniature has has a repair.  Not noticeable with the miniature in place.  Stock # CK-292.  Price:  $1,250.00.