Indian Matchlock with bayonet

stenoyab · 6th February 2016, 07:15 PM

I posted this on the forum over 10 years ago, but the old threads appear lost, so in reference to more recent thread I'm posted it again.

Its a fairly scarce example as it retains its original matchlock bayonet, still permanently attached with raw hide bands.

The barrel is 55"
From butt to bayonet tip its 83"

The inscription appears to be a weapon registration number, and was deciphered years ago by a forum member as "Raj Jaisal Teh Pokhran 726". Suggesting that this weapons is inventory number 726 in Tehsil Pokhran, District Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

6th February 2016, 07:15 PM	#1
stenoyab Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43	Indian Matchlock with bayonet I posted this on the forum over 10 years ago, but the old threads appear lost, so in reference to more recent thread I'm posted it again. Its a fairly scarce example as it retains its original matchlock bayonet, still permanently attached with raw hide bands. The barrel is 55" From butt to bayonet tip its 83" The inscription appears to be a weapon registration number, and was deciphered years ago by a forum member as "Raj Jaisal Teh Pokhran 726". Suggesting that this weapons is inventory number 726 in Tehsil Pokhran, District Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Attached Images