[Vitaliy Pavlenko]

Originally Posted by eftihis

Hi, we have here what seems to be like an early ottoman matchlock tufenk musket. The piece was simple made and plain-soldiers weapon since its manufacture, and it really shows age and use. There is also a date on the barell which however doesnt seem to make sence...
I am also puzled about the leather-fur wrappings on the musket. THey are old and very much used, but did the ottomans had their tufenks dressed in syuch a fashion? Was it possible for this weapon tohave a turkish origin and then used somewhere in Africa? ANd untill when matchlocks were used in Africa?
Allthough the 2 big nails that attach the lower part of the stock to the upper part look very old and hand forged, other w"working time repairs" on the rifle have been made using pretty modern "factory made" nails, that do not seem to be older than 100 years. Is it possible that such a weapon was still used at that time in Africa?

Good afternoon. What wood is used in the muskets? Thank you.