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kahnjar1 · 9th September 2014, 05:14 AM

Nice piece but IMHO the decoration is mid to late 20th century, and typical of Yemeni work. Likely white metal rather than silver. The matchlock gun could be older. I would call the style Indo/Arab, and agree that it probably originated from the Hadhramaut region.
It looks to be complete, though an old break in the stock is evident. The older piece of iron/steel band over the top of the comb of the stock is to strengthen the repair. The white metal decorated plate shows no damage and this is why I say that this decoration is a later (and more modern) addition. Also the wound banding down the barrel is not usual, and is likely to enhance "eye appeal" at point of sale.
Similar matchlock style from Oman at this link http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=18302
and here http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=18832
Stu

9th September 2014, 05:14 AM	#5
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,729	Nice piece but IMHO the decoration is mid to late 20th century, and typical of Yemeni work. Likely white metal rather than silver. The matchlock gun could be older. I would call the style Indo/Arab, and agree that it probably originated from the Hadhramaut region. It looks to be complete, though an old break in the stock is evident. The older piece of iron/steel band over the top of the comb of the stock is to strengthen the repair. The white metal decorated plate shows no damage and this is why I say that this decoration is a later (and more modern) addition. Also the wound banding down the barrel is not usual, and is likely to enhance "eye appeal" at point of sale. Similar matchlock style from Oman at this link http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=18302 and here http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=18832 Stu Last edited by kahnjar1; 9th September 2014 at 07:27 AM.