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Richard G · 3rd January 2019, 11:55 AM

I have to say I think it is more likely an Indian made copy of a British carbine.
I don't think a British made, or copy made under British supervision, would have a decorated barrel in this manner.
As such I would doubt if it was ever in use by the EIC or it's successor IG
Regards
Richard
PS. I refer to the original posting, not the gun posted by Corrado 26

3rd January 2019, 11:55 AM	#7
Richard G Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 402	I have to say I think it is more likely an Indian made copy of a British carbine. I don't think a British made, or copy made under British supervision, would have a decorated barrel in this manner. As such I would doubt if it was ever in use by the EIC or it's successor IG Regards Richard PS. I refer to the original posting, not the gun posted by Corrado 26