Thunder of the Saddle – Teppō Cavalry of the Sengoku Wars
When gunpowder reached the battlefields of Japan, war changed forever.
The Teppō cavalry represent the moment tradition collided with innovation. Mounted samurai armed with matchlock muskets, trained to fire from the saddle or dismount at speed, these warriors brought shock and disruption to formations that had never faced such weapons before.
This set captures the raw power and tension of early firearms warfare in the Sengoku period. Each rider is sculpted in a dynamic pose, musket raised or braced, horses in full motion across broken ground. Armour, clothing and equipment reflect late-Sengoku influences, combining practicality with status and battlefield presence.
Perfect as elite skirmishers, command bodyguards, or scenario-defining units, Teppō cavalry add narrative weight and tactical depth to any Japanese-themed tabletop force.
Teppō / Musket Cavalry 1 Height (32 mm): 51 mm Height (28 mm): 45 mm
Teppō / Musket Cavalry 2 Height (32 mm): 60 mm Height (28 mm): 54 mm
Teppō / Musket Cavalry 3 Height (32 mm): 53 mm Height (28 mm): 47 mm
Teppō / Musket Cavalry 4 Height (32 mm): 51 mm Height (28 mm): 46 mm
Teppō / Musket Cavalry 5 Height (32 mm): 70 mm Height (28 mm): 62 mm
Heights are with base. Bases are about 4mm high. Base size is 25 x 50 mm
Colour images are visual representations. While they closely reflect the final model, minor variations in fine details may occur. The final product is a physical 3D-printed item. The unpainted renders show the exact sculpt that will be printed.
These Teppō / Musket Cavalry were designed by Forged Path Miniatures and made by Mad Miniatures under license. They come unpainted and with a separate base as shown in the grey renders. Riders are not attached to the horse. That means some assembly is needed. The base was designed by Monolith Arts.
