ANOTHER JAZAIL

[Pukka Bundook]

Hi Rick,

I like this one!
As you say above, it is very nice to get the Persian/Omani barrel!
We do not see many of these on jezails or toradors, odd one, but that's it.
It (The barrel) looks well worn, and has had a lot of use, but it is still a grand specimen.
As for lock with replacement parts;
This is to be expected when we think of where it came from and the conditions it 'lived' under. Brass may be later, I don't know, but the decoration to me appeals more than tons of mother-of -pearl!

Are you going to revive and fire it? ...I think I would.....

[AJ1356]

Very nice, interestingly I had added this to my favorites list but forgot the auction day. the furniture and everything looks original, awesome find.

[rickystl]

Originally Posted by AJ1356

Very nice, interestingly I had added this to my favorites list but forgot the auction day. the furniture and everything looks original, awesome find.

Thanks for your comments. And.....thank you for not bidding against me. LOL
I've also done that before. I plan to bid, and then forget the day of the auction.
But I always get over it when I think of the money I saved. LOL

Rick

[BANDOOK]

LOVELY DESIGN ON THIS JEZAIL,WELL DONE
CONGRATS

[Richard G]

Hello Rick,
I wonder if you have had the lock off yet? The reason I ask is I am wondering if this was originally a matchlock barrel and whether there is any evidence of the pan etc. having been removed?
Best wishes
Richard

[rickystl]

Originally Posted by Richard G

Hello Rick,
I wonder if you have had the lock off yet? The reason I ask is I am wondering if this was originally a matchlock barrel and whether there is any evidence of the pan etc. having been removed?
Best wishes
Richard

Hi Richard

No, I haven't taken the lock off yet. If I do, I'll start digging in to everything and not finish the other project that I should be able to post this coming weekend. LOL But your very thought occurred to me also. The barrel could have been originally a matchlock. Especially with this fluted barrel. In fact, it is probably likely. But I'll get to it in the next couple weeks and post here again. Good question !!! I'm anxious to know myself.

By the way, the pics of my shooting Jazail above. The barrel on that one was originally matchlock. It was a fun Thread here on the Forum 2/3 years ago.

Rick

[rickystl]

Originally Posted by Pukka Bundook

Hi Rick,

I like this one!
As you say above, it is very nice to get the Persian/Omani barrel!
We do not see many of these on jezails or toradors, odd one, but that's it.
It (The barrel) looks well worn, and has had a lot of use, but it is still a grand specimen.
As for lock with replacement parts;
This is to be expected when we think of where it came from and the conditions it 'lived' under. Brass may be later, I don't know, but the decoration to me appeals more than tons of mother-of -pearl!

Are you going to revive and fire it? ...I think I would.....

Hi Richard

Thanks for your comments. Yes, this one's seen a lot of use. I haven't had the barrel off yet, but I'm sure it's pre-1800. Considering all the usage, I'm surprised the stock is in such good condition. As mentioned, I'll get the lock corrected in due course.
No, won't make a shooter out of this one. Already have another for shooting. This one's a bit plainer, and was completely restored including a new .54 caliber rifled barrel liner inside the original barrel.

Rick