Torador breeching.

Pukka Bundook · 22nd May 2016, 03:39 PM

Rick,

Thank you for your reply.

Yes, the fore-end is like paper it's so thin!

I too wondered about the missing block behind the breech, as there are no holes where pins or nails held it in place, and no signs of glue either!
Looking at the sideplate, I can't see where a match -holder was located, so think it may have had a hole in the rear end of the missing block.

Any ideas of age on this?
Also usage?
I Think possibly made for sporting use, as it is a bit thin and delicate for warfare. (Think!)
I do wish these were easier to date, but looking at it overall, and the shape of the (very thin) sideplates, I Think late 18th C.
Again just think and would appreciate your thoughts.

It seems a book could be written about these. A book with actual facts that is, And dates for specific changes over the centuries.
Yes, I know it may never happen, and one has to look at lots of photos to try and figure out the finer details which often vary over the sub-continent.

I have another 2 recent purchases, and these are both still in the UK.
Will attach photos in separate threads.

Best,
Richard.

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22nd May 2016, 03:39 PM	#7
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Rick, Thank you for your reply. Yes, the fore-end is like paper it's so thin! I too wondered about the missing block behind the breech, as there are no holes where pins or nails held it in place, and no signs of glue either! Looking at the sideplate, I can't see where a match -holder was located, so think it may have had a hole in the rear end of the missing block. Any ideas of age on this? Also usage? I Think possibly made for sporting use, as it is a bit thin and delicate for warfare. (Think!) I do wish these were easier to date, but looking at it overall, and the shape of the (very thin) sideplates, I Think late 18th C. Again just think and would appreciate your thoughts. It seems a book could be written about these. A book with actual facts that is, And dates for specific changes over the centuries. Yes, I know it may never happen, and one has to look at lots of photos to try and figure out the finer details which often vary over the sub-continent. I have another 2 recent purchases, and these are both still in the UK. Will attach photos in separate threads. Best, Richard.