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Originally Posted by Jim McDougall
... To my suggestion that pepperbox revolvers were known in Afghanistan and thus duplicated is seen in this Afghan made interpretation, with the usual added decoration typically on jezails...
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Notwithstanding those decorations have no European touch, like Phil's example; still i agree this as obviously being a pertinent approach.
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Originally Posted by Jim McDougall
...As noted Phil's example does seem to be a Belgian made pepperbox .
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Jim, the way i have read you, you were inclined towards both Belgium and Afghan possibilities.
And while i still consider this to be an European (Belgian) born pistol, i will also have to admit that the blade has undeniable Asian traces.
Would be a far too long shot thinking that this pistol had its disassembly screw lever modified to support a cut down talwar blade ... either before departure from origin workshop or afterwards, as per owner's design ?
On the other hand, it would be interesting to know from Phil which particular parts are marked with the "4"; if not for something else, still good for perusal.
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