Original 1889 Japanese Type 22 Murata 8mm Repeating Rifle 19th Century and was obsoleted in 1874
Baker’s notes & crumb story
Description
Original 1889 Japanese Type 22 Murata 8mm Repeating Rifle 19th Century and was obsoleted in 1874 and was obsoleted in 1874 with the introduction of the metallic cartridge Gras Rifle that was in turn superseded in 1886 with the Lebel Rifle It was several tons heavier than the prototypes and bristled with armament