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Originally Posted by David R
I would hazard a guess on Baluch, and the brass fitting is for the match. The plain tube is a snuffer to put it out, the pierced part to keep a live coal safe and live.
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Not sure about the Baluch ref (see photo below of Baluch taken in 1879 according to caption. They have Sindi style muskets). I also lean towards India for the subject weapon, rather than Afghanistan, but quite correct regarding the brass tubes.
Stu