Info sought on (Afghan?) Blunderbuss?

JeroenV · 19th June 2026, 03:16 PM

Goodafternoon all,

My name is Jeroen, I am 47 years old, from the Netherlands and work in law enforcement.
I have allways had an interest in historic weapons but have never owned any. Untill recently that is, when this gun caught my eye at the church fleemarket where I was volunteering. First because it seems to be a functioning weapon and I was unsure if we were allowed to sell it, and second because the info I found on a quick google fascinated me.

Long story short: I bought it and brought it home, where my wife was as unenthousiastic as I was enthousiastic :-)

I tried to research it but it is hard to determine what info is valuable and what is not. I tried AI but am not convinced that the surety it displays is valid. So I registered here, where I found some fascinating threads about Jezails and all kinds of historic weapons. I hope the experts can shed some light on this piece.

The gun is 103 cm long which translates to 40,5 inches. I have carefully disassembled the lock to clean it and look fur further markings. There were none I could find. I have bought Renaissance Wax and Ballistol oil to preserve it. See the photo's for more information. Thank you in advance for your time!

Tim Simmons · Yesterday, 06:12 AM

I am not a gun collector but I think you have done well for your first piece. Will not be long before you want another.

19th June 2026, 03:16 PM	#1
JeroenV Member Join Date: Jun 2026 Posts: 1	Info sought on (Afghan?) Blunderbuss? Goodafternoon all, My name is Jeroen, I am 47 years old, from the Netherlands and work in law enforcement. I have allways had an interest in historic weapons but have never owned any. Untill recently that is, when this gun caught my eye at the church fleemarket where I was volunteering. First because it seems to be a functioning weapon and I was unsure if we were allowed to sell it, and second because the info I found on a quick google fascinated me. Long story short: I bought it and brought it home, where my wife was as unenthousiastic as I was enthousiastic :-) I tried to research it but it is hard to determine what info is valuable and what is not. I tried AI but am not convinced that the surety it displays is valid. So I registered here, where I found some fascinating threads about Jezails and all kinds of historic weapons. I hope the experts can shed some light on this piece. The gun is 103 cm long which translates to 40,5 inches. I have carefully disassembled the lock to clean it and look fur further markings. There were none I could find. I have bought Renaissance Wax and Ballistol oil to preserve it. See the photo's for more information. Thank you in advance for your time! Attached Images

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Yesterday, 06:12 AM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,999	I am not a gun collector but I think you have done well for your first piece. Will not be long before you want another.