Demonstration of Seki-ryu Hojutsu (firearms)

[zousandazou]

In Japan in the late 16th century, there was the world's largest gun forces .

[Iceberqe]

what instruments played at the beginnig?

[FredDude27]

I dont know the name(s) but its probably a Japanese classical instrument.

I recommend you check out the "Traditional Japanese musical instruments" wiki article.

[Iceberqe]

thx for the tipp :D i found it out

the main instruments are a sho and a hichiriki (some others as well). if somebody wants to know^^

[FiasaPower]

@Iceberqe

This kind of music is called 'Gagaku' . The imperial orchestra .

[hanaman1]

what do they use for bullets?

[FredDude27]

I honestly don't know. Though I'm fairly certain that in this clip they aren't using live ammo.

[hanaman1]

i meant in general, not in this clip. what was used as ammo in feudal japan? (or later, when ever this guns were used)

[FredDude27]

Yah I dont know. The weapon was first brought into Japan by Portugese tradesmen in the 1540's. The Japanese copied the design directly from the Western Matchlock. And I honestly dont know what type of ammo the matchlock used.

I recommend you google 16th century matchlock rifles for more info.

[ketsan]

It would be musket balls.

[senxo]

Can I get one that shoots flaming ferets? :)

[GoGoVengo]

@senxo I hope so but PETA would throw a fit

[GuardianShisa]

0:49

That's one HUGE Arquebus. Never saw one like that before.

[dtechdude]

old gunpowder muskets. The japanese got the idea from explorers from portugal in the 1500s

[FredDude27]

Many of them are direct copies of western guns. Those bigger hand-cannons (so to speak) I am not sure of.

Notice that the guns does not have a shoulder stock.

[HellBENt85]

That last one must have been an ancient anti-tank (cavalry) weapon!!!

Nice video. Its not everyday that we get to see ancient Japanese firearms in action!