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Originally Posted by Fourfirs
I have an Omani Abu Fathilah matchlock, missing the actual serpentine but otherwise intact. It has been hanging in a very damp room for many years, and is very rusty.
How hard should I clean it? Back to 'shiny metal' or would this remove any patina?
Were these weapons blued? Mine looks as though it may have been, but I dont want to blue it if it should not be.
Can anyone send em a picture of the serpentine? I'm thinking of getting one fabricated but don't know what it should look like. The barrel is 1M 15 cm long, with a bore of around 12mm. I've seen other threads mention the presence of blockages (old loads?) in the breach - mine has one too, possibly still loaded?
In the under barrel groove (for the ramrod) I found 3 date stones wrapped in old material. Do these have any symbolism?
Any help welcomed!
Thanks!
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Thanks for the pics. They give an entirely different meaning to the words "otherwise intact". Looks to me as if you have a major job on your hands. When the job is complete, it would be great if you could please post some pics of the finished gun.
Stu