Identification and thoughts

Yvain · 4th May 2020, 04:36 PM

Those are djezail rifles, indeed from Afghanistan. The imitative markings on the lock are usual in the area, and indicate a local production (notably in the Khyber pass), although they are usually made from mismatched european punches, and not engraved like this, though I personally like it !

The longer one seems older to me, and might have a reused european barrel, considering it is rifled.

I'm sure more knowledgeable members will have more to say about them.

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4th May 2020, 04:36 PM	#2
Yvain Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: France Posts: 181	Those are djezail rifles, indeed from Afghanistan. The imitative markings on the lock are usual in the area, and indicate a local production (notably in the Khyber pass), although they are usually made from mismatched european punches, and not engraved like this, though I personally like it ! The longer one seems older to me, and might have a reused european barrel, considering it is rifled. I'm sure more knowledgeable members will have more to say about them.