Teppo / Tanegashima, Deluxe Edition

Non-contractual photos, different models are available on simple photo or plan chosen by the customer. The starting price 2500 € is for a Teppo with a slightly conical cylindrical barrel and a flared octagonal muzzle (photo). The handle receives 3 simple brass inlays (2 lateral and 1 upper). The mechanism parts are made of carbon steel and brass depending on the model chosen. The wood species are either cocobolo, bocote, sequoia (branches of Sequoia sempervirens planted in France in 1900), centenary French walnut. The colours cocobolo and bocote woods in pictures are in a old state. These essences darken and take on a beautiful patina. The Teppo is delivered with a decorated powder flask and wooden stand in matching wood species. 

Many options and customizations are possible.  The barrel can be octagonal-conical, with a decorated flared muzzle. The barrel may be inlaid with fine gold and silver gilt motifs. AAM does not master this technique. This work is subcontracted to the best workers in France in this art, the cost is high. Many of these weapons received inlays of engraved plates and inlaid brass wire. These decorations are possible only on quotation. According to the complexity and the number of the motives to be carried out the overcost can be relatively important.