Frankly, no. And the end shape of the flint holding screw is flat, instead of pointed. And the finish underneath the barrel's tang and the barrel don't seem well done. Add to that the total lack of markings and we get a confusing picture. Why?
This gun has seen action, there are multiple flint cuts in the side of the barrel, as well as burnt marks around the priming channel/ear and the cazoleta/flash pan has that unmistaken sign of having been flash-burnt repeatedly. Obviously, it was made to be used, not to be sold to unwary tourists. It's functional.
Kahnjar's theory looks more plausible now...
What do you make of it all? Fake, copy, field repair? Besides the barrel, most of the gun feels legit.
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Originally Posted by fernando
Ai Ai Ai Manolo, that breech plug 
A screw instead of a plug?
Do you trust it ?
Here are some plugs.
Fernando
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