Caucasian / Circassian percussion rifle?

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

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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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Oliver Pinchot Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 471	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.