Another Torador barrel.

[rickystl]

Hi Ibrahiim.
Thanks for the great photos. As Richard mentions, many of the Toradors were indeed works of art. And beautiful powder flasks!! I would never think of using any of those specimens for "field use". LOL They would simply sit on my shelf for display. LOL
The matchlock with the bipod and leather butt pad: The bipod of course would be used to steady the gun while aiming. And the rear leather pad would help absorb the recoil while using heavy charges of powder. But I could also visulize the extra large leather pad being rested on the ground, the bipod adjusted accordingly, and the entire gun resting on the ground, while aiming - lying on the ground. Interesting.

Richard: I've seen the most common pan cover that pivots and covers the top of the pan. And also the style that pivots the same, but covers both the top and bottom of the pan. But I don't believe I've ever seen the so called "slotted" style. Let me know if you run across a photo on one. Thanks.
Rick