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SW040 - 'Ashigaru Arquebusier Priming his Matchlock' (Eastern Army)
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SW040 – "Ashigaru Arquebusier Priming His Matchlock" (Eastern Army)
Operating a matchlock firearm required patience, precision and constant attention. Before every shot, the arquebusier needed to carefully measure powder, load the weapon, ram the charge and prime the firing pan while ensuring the slow-burning match remained alight.
Even under battlefield conditions, these procedures had to be completed methodically to ensure the weapon functioned correctly. Well-trained Ashigaru arquebusiers became highly proficient, allowing Japanese commanders to employ disciplined volleys with devastating effect.
King & Country's SW040 "Ashigaru Arquebusier Priming His Matchlock" highlights one of the essential but often overlooked stages in operating these early firearms.
Available to purchase through The Military Workshop website, SW040 is an ideal companion to the other arquebusiers, helping recreate the disciplined firing sequences that transformed Japanese warfare.
Brand: King and Country
