Original 19th/20th Century Vietnamese Snaphaunce-style Long Gun from the "Montagnard" Degar Ethnic Group Replica Non-Firing Pistols & Rifles The armband shows minor age

The armband shows minor age toning but no other trace of age or wear

the Murata was replaced in 1898 by the first Arisaka magazine rifle

not a bad address

and a few small spots of rust

Original 19th/20th Century Vietnamese Snaphaunce-style Long Gun from the "Montagnard" Degar Ethnic Group Replica Non-Firing Pistols & Rifles The armband shows minor ageOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is definitely a very interesting, almost BIZZARE item. Originating from the "Hill People" or MONTAGNARD in central Vietnam, right around the DMZ, these people were found during the "U. S. POLICE ACTION" in the 1960's and 1970's to be living virtually in the Stone Age. Their principal weapon was a rudimentary Cross Bow. They carried on their existence largely ignoring the terrible conflict going on around them.