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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th February 2016, 07:58 PM
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Posted By stenoyab
I have a more traditional Indian matchlock...

I have a more traditional Indian matchlock complete with bayonet, 83" from butt to tip of bayonet.

Did post it on the this forum years ago, but the old posts appear lost, will repost some photos...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th February 2016, 05:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,222
Posted By stenoyab
Indian Matchlock with sprung flashpan cover

A preservation project, Indian matchlock of good quality with a very unusual sprung loaded flash pan released by a catch on the rear of the stock.

Sadly someone at some time had taken it apart, so...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th February 2016, 07:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,023
Posted By stenoyab
Any ideas on the inscription on the second one? ...

Any ideas on the inscription on the second one?

Out of interest the one with the tools on the other thread also has a bayonet, of the more traditional Indian matchlock form.

Trying to put the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd February 2016, 06:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,023
Posted By stenoyab
The bottom one is of much heavier constructions...

The bottom one is of much heavier constructions with a very large bore, almost a wall gun but for its short length, its not been cut down, the barrel has a flared muzzle.

Also interesting is the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd February 2016, 06:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,023
Posted By stenoyab
The middle one of the three with the reversible...

The middle one of the three with the reversible bayonet has an inscription on the breech tang, any ideas?

It has a holder with a vent pick, but I suspect atleast the pick is a modern replacement.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd February 2016, 06:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,023
Posted By stenoyab
More photos of the top one.

More photos of the top one.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd February 2016, 06:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,023
Posted By stenoyab
Indian Military Matchlocks

I'm making a guess at calling these military due to their shorter length, the fact they often have provision for a bayonet (of various designs), and they are of very plain design normally.

Does...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd February 2016, 06:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,952
Posted By stenoyab
I forget where I got these photos from, was over...

I forget where I got these photos from, was over 10 years ago, but they do show atleast one Indian matchlock with purpose made holes to allow the cord to wrap through the butt.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd February 2016, 06:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,952
Posted By stenoyab
This is another matchlock that I'd consider more...

This is another matchlock that I'd consider more of a military pattern to most, being of a short length and very plain. The holder on the rear of the side plate holds a vent priker.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd February 2016, 05:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,952
Posted By stenoyab
Hi Richard, The pan cover is seperate on one of...

Hi Richard,
The pan cover is seperate on one of the chains, the chains and pan scraper are silver, as are the swivels and some of the other furniture.

If not for the middle hole you could have...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st February 2016, 10:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,952
Posted By stenoyab
Heres one I own, the cover for the pan, the vent...

Heres one I own, the cover for the pan, the vent pick, the pan scraper are all held by chains. The fourth chain I assume was to hold one end of the matchcord...... sorry my matchcord is an old shoe...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th January 2016, 12:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,152
Posted By stenoyab
Heres a few more photos, the entire length of the...

Heres a few more photos, the entire length of the spear head is 385mm, the blade is 165mm by 33mm and of a 4 sided diamond cross section.

The wooden shaft is of a very dense brown hard wood, thats...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th January 2016, 08:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,152
Posted By stenoyab
Burmese ? Spear

Was asked to post photos of the spear in my Avatar 12 years ago, only just read the message as I'm one of those lurking readers who never logs in, so sorry in advance for the delay.

I did try to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th January 2016, 07:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,463
Posted By stenoyab
Complete rig

Hi, Interesting to see your tool, heres a similar one I found still attached to its powder flask rig.

I'd always thought mine is more North African from the style of the flask, but I guess these...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th July 2014, 11:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,893
Posted By stenoyab
Have to agree, I like these rather 'Plain Jane'...

Have to agree, I like these rather 'Plain Jane' examples over the elaborate mother of pearl/brass encrusted ones mainly made for show and weddings.

If anyone is in Norfolk England some time, they...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th July 2014, 10:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,893
Posted By stenoyab
Thank you very much, armed with 'Coorg', a net...

Thank you very much, armed with 'Coorg', a net search quickly confirmed your ID.

What's slightly annoying is that they are mentioned in 'Firearms of the Islamic World' but not illustrated.... a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th July 2014, 05:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,893
Posted By stenoyab
'Coorg' Flintlock from Southern India

I've spent ages trying to find the region for this butt stock form, I've at the back of my mind I've seen it somewhere. I've bought a few books but no joy.

Its similar to Cheek guns from Vietnam,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th December 2004, 11:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,045
Posted By stenoyab
Interesting DHA

Not sure if you're allowed to post items that dealers are selling???? if not then please delete this.

I came across an interesting Dha this dealer has for sale. http://www.joesalter.com/

Item...
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