Caucasian / Circassian percussion rifle?

estcrh · 12th July 2016, 07:13 PM

FIREARMS in Persia. This article surveys the history and production of various firearms and artillery in Persia from their introduction to the 19th century. Originally Published: December 15, 1999, by Rudi Matthee.

http://www.iranicaonline.org/article...arms-i-history

Professor Rudi Matthee: The History of Firearms in Persia, This article by Professor Rudi Matthee first appeared in the Encyclopedia Iranica on December 15, 1999. Professor Matthee’s article surveys the history and production of various firearms and artillery in Persia from their introduction to the 19th century.

http://kavehfarrokh.com/iranica/mili...rms-in-persia/

Lexicon of Arms and Armor from Iran by Dr. Manouchehr Moshtagh Khorasani, 2010

http://kavehfarrokh.com/book-review/5770/

estcrh · 14th July 2016, 01:46 PM

I found this one awhile ago, it was located in Japan...Persian??

Oliver Pinchot · 14th July 2016, 03:25 PM

Yes, Persian. The bipod is after market, probably Afghan.
There was a strong European presence there during the first half of the 19th century. British, French, and to a lesser degree, Russian influence had its effect on the Qajars. Many flint longarms seem to have been converted to percussion at that time.

estcrh · 14th July 2016, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oliver Pinchot

Yes, Persian. The bipod is after market, probably Afghan.
There was a strong European presence there during the first half of the 19th century. British, French, and to a lesser degree, Russian influence had its effect on the Qajars. Many flint longarms seem to have been converted to percussion at that time.

Thanks Oliver, one more for reference.

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estcrh Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,492	FIREARMS in Persia. This article surveys the history and production of various firearms and artillery in Persia from their introduction to the 19th century. Originally Published: December 15, 1999, by Rudi Matthee. http://www.iranicaonline.org/article...arms-i-history Professor Rudi Matthee: The History of Firearms in Persia, This article by Professor Rudi Matthee first appeared in the Encyclopedia Iranica on December 15, 1999. Professor Matthee’s article surveys the history and production of various firearms and artillery in Persia from their introduction to the 19th century. http://kavehfarrokh.com/iranica/mili...rms-in-persia/ Lexicon of Arms and Armor from Iran by Dr. Manouchehr Moshtagh Khorasani, 2010 http://kavehfarrokh.com/book-review/5770/ Attached Images

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estcrh Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,492	I found this one awhile ago, it was located in Japan...Persian?? Attached Images

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Oliver Pinchot Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 470	Yes, Persian. The bipod is after market, probably Afghan. There was a strong European presence there during the first half of the 19th century. British, French, and to a lesser degree, Russian influence had its effect on the Qajars. Many flint longarms seem to have been converted to percussion at that time. Last edited by Oliver Pinchot; 14th July 2016 at 03:43 PM.