Matchlock help required please

Richard G · 20th December 2013, 02:38 PM

Almost certainly Indian from the Malabar coast, or possibly Hyderabad area and quite possibly 19th century. These are often described as Indo-Arab because of the number of Arab mercenaries employed in those parts. Very similar matchlocks are found in the Yemen and Southern Oman. This one has a rather more refined but and stock than usual.
I'd rather have this than a bayonet!
Hope this helps.
Regards
Richard

20th December 2013, 02:38 PM	#3
Richard G Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 411	Almost certainly Indian from the Malabar coast, or possibly Hyderabad area and quite possibly 19th century. These are often described as Indo-Arab because of the number of Arab mercenaries employed in those parts. Very similar matchlocks are found in the Yemen and Southern Oman. This one has a rather more refined but and stock than usual. I'd rather have this than a bayonet! Hope this helps. Regards Richard