A Fine and Highy Unusual Portuguese Double Dog Wheellock Gun, ca. 1580

Anandalal N. · 27th March 2011, 07:29 PM

Hi Michael,

I am not disputing you. The resemblance in the scroll work is certainly there. Also the fretted butt-stock also leans towards Cingalese. What I am saying is that there is no single element by which I can make a definite identification.

However, your other comment is even more interesting. To me at first glance the other face on the butt-stock suggested Inca but like you I too thought it impossible. But now that you too have thought so, maybe it is not so impossible after all. On the other hand that makes it a very interesting find??

Regards.

27th March 2011, 07:29 PM	#8
Anandalal N. Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 84	Hi Michael, I am not disputing you. The resemblance in the scroll work is certainly there. Also the fretted butt-stock also leans towards Cingalese. What I am saying is that there is no single element by which I can make a definite identification. However, your other comment is even more interesting. To me at first glance the other face on the butt-stock suggested Inca but like you I too thought it impossible. But now that you too have thought so, maybe it is not so impossible after all. On the other hand that makes it a very interesting find?? Regards. Attached Images