Dear Ibrahiim,
thank you for taking the trouble to reply with less than best equipment at the airport!
It appears a little unusual to me that a percentage of these barrels bust at 'the first joint' as pressure is rather low away from the breech.
I wonder if they were made more for ornament than for use?
If they were burst with modern powder of some kind, this would mean continued use, maybe at celebrations and the like.
Are you aware of any used in this manner?
It would appear that my title is miss-leading, as these barrels appear Persian & not Omani at all.
I have been searching on-line for Persian arms of this type, but found little.
Maybe I should catch up with Manouchehr again..........it has been a long time since we spoke!
One further question if I may;
The two stamps on the tang of the barrel; are these names?.....or maker's marks?
Thank you for your time,
Kind regards,
Richard.
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