This was a muzzle-loading, smooth-bore gun, using a different method of firing than match cord, with a Western style gunstock to be placed on a shoulder, as apposed to the Japanese style one which was held against the cheek.
-前装滑腔銃で、火縄以外の点火方法と、頬に当てる和式銃床ではなく肩に当てる洋式銃床を持つもの。