A TORADOR MUSKET FOR A BOY

estcrh · 30th October 2015, 07:15 PM

From the Pitt Rivers Museum

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The matchlock musket was known as a torador in India. This is a shorter-barrelled version or 'carbine' version inlaid with ivory and dates to the 18th or 19th century. It was probably made for use on horseback as it has a ring for a lanyard (carrying strap). However, it was not uncommon to find shorter guns such as this made specially for women and children as hunting was enjoyed by all ages and both sexes of the Indian upper classes.

estcrh · 30th October 2015, 07:28 PM

Firearms of the Islamic World: In the Tared Rajab Museum, Kuwait By Robert Elgood.

estcrh · 30th October 2015, 08:14 PM

This paragraph mentions the use of carbine matchlocks (keroolee) in battle.

Historical sketches of the south of India: in an attempt to trace the history of Mysoor; from the origin of the Hindoo government of that state, to the extinction of the Mohammedan dynasty in 1799, Mark Wilks, 1817.
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30th October 2015, 07:28 PM	#2
estcrh Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,492	Firearms of the Islamic World: In the Tared Rajab Museum, Kuwait By Robert Elgood. Attached Images

30th October 2015, 08:14 PM	#3
estcrh Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,492	This paragraph mentions the use of carbine matchlocks (keroolee) in battle. Historical sketches of the south of India: in an attempt to trace the history of Mysoor; from the origin of the Hindoo government of that state, to the extinction of the Mohammedan dynasty in 1799, Mark Wilks, 1817. . Attached Images