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kahnjar1 · 22nd June 2015, 03:10 AM

Recently arrived is this very nice original percussion Jezail. Probably made for a boy judging by the dimensions. Overall length is 43" with the barrel of 28 1/2". The bore is approx 16mm smooth. Weight is approx 2Kg
The length of the original leather sling also suggests made for a boy.
The barrel is fitted with 5 brass bands, one of which is plain and is probably a very early replacement, as the patina is consistent with the others. The stock is beautifully and profusely inlaid with mother of pearl. The brass trigger guard is nicely decorated also.
A very pretty piece IMHO.
Stu

22nd June 2015, 03:10 AM	#1
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,786	NICE JEZAIL for COMMENT Recently arrived is this very nice original percussion Jezail. Probably made for a boy judging by the dimensions. Overall length is 43" with the barrel of 28 1/2". The bore is approx 16mm smooth. Weight is approx 2Kg The length of the original leather sling also suggests made for a boy. The barrel is fitted with 5 brass bands, one of which is plain and is probably a very early replacement, as the patina is consistent with the others. The stock is beautifully and profusely inlaid with mother of pearl. The brass trigger guard is nicely decorated also. A very pretty piece IMHO. Stu Attached Images