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Originally Posted by David R
I would have a look at guns from the Caucasus, usually flint or miquelet locks I know but the stock shape seems right for the area.
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Hi David,
Yes I agree with your thoughts. Am almost 100% sure that India is NOT the origin, though the barrel decoration is very much the same as the other matchlock in the original post, which IS Indian.
My other thoughts were that it may be Indo/Arab but it is quite plain to be from that area. Usually these guns are silver decorated. As you say the stock shape generally resembles Caucasus or Ottoman. Hopefully there will be more replies to confirm your suggestion.
Stu