Indian Military Matchlocks

stenoyab · 3rd February 2016, 05:45 PM

I'm making a guess at calling these military due to their shorter length, the fact they often have provision for a bayonet (of various designs), and they are of very plain design normally.

Does anyone know anything about this form of matchlock?.

stenoyab · 3rd February 2016, 05:46 PM

More photos of the top one.

stenoyab · 3rd February 2016, 05:48 PM

The middle one of the three with the reversible bayonet has an inscription on the breech tang, any ideas?

It has a holder with a vent pick, but I suspect atleast the pick is a modern replacement.

stenoyab · 3rd February 2016, 05:49 PM

The bottom one is of much heavier constructions with a very large bore, almost a wall gun but for its short length, its not been cut down, the barrel has a flared muzzle.

Also interesting is the folk art to the stock on both sides, has anyone seen anything similar?

Jens Nordlunde · 3rd February 2016, 06:08 PM

I am sorry to say that I dont have any clue about guns, but I do love your photos:-).

Best wishes

Jens

Pukka Bundook · 4th February 2016, 02:21 PM

Good morning stenoyab.

Thanks for these photos.
They do seem to be munition -grade, rather than sporting, and as you say, the bayonets tie in with this. I hadn't seen a matchlock bayonet before so thank you for that!

By the shape of the stock, I'd say Scinde as the area of origin. They Do look very sturdy arms!

Not sure on the last one,....the doodlings, they look very Western to me. Typical sunshine and trees, and blokes on horseback, and I Think I see a moose on the other side!
Guns seem to attract all sorts of odd people. I have had them painted All gold, black and bright orange!
How about a photo of that pan with a spring release on it??

Best,
Richard.

3rd February 2016, 05:45 PM	#1
stenoyab Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43	Indian Military Matchlocks I'm making a guess at calling these military due to their shorter length, the fact they often have provision for a bayonet (of various designs), and they are of very plain design normally. Does anyone know anything about this form of matchlock?. Attached Images

3rd February 2016, 05:46 PM	#2
stenoyab Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43	More photos of the top one. Attached Images

3rd February 2016, 05:48 PM	#3
stenoyab Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43	The middle one of the three with the reversible bayonet has an inscription on the breech tang, any ideas? It has a holder with a vent pick, but I suspect atleast the pick is a modern replacement. Attached Images

3rd February 2016, 05:49 PM	#4
stenoyab Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43	The bottom one is of much heavier constructions with a very large bore, almost a wall gun but for its short length, its not been cut down, the barrel has a flared muzzle. Also interesting is the folk art to the stock on both sides, has anyone seen anything similar? Attached Images

3rd February 2016, 06:08 PM	#5
Jens Nordlunde Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 2,718	I am sorry to say that I dont have any clue about guns, but I do love your photos:-). Best wishes Jens

4th February 2016, 02:21 PM	#6
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Good morning stenoyab. Thanks for these photos. They do seem to be munition -grade, rather than sporting, and as you say, the bayonets tie in with this. I hadn't seen a matchlock bayonet before so thank you for that! By the shape of the stock, I'd say Scinde as the area of origin. They Do look very sturdy arms! Not sure on the last one,....the doodlings, they look very Western to me. Typical sunshine and trees, and blokes on horseback, and I Think I see a moose on the other side! Guns seem to attract all sorts of odd people. I have had them painted All gold, black and bright orange! How about a photo of that pan with a spring release on it?? Best, Richard.