Indo-Arab Matchlock ?

Norman McCormick · 23rd April 2011, 06:32 PM

Hi Ward,
What is the purpose of the rib running along the top of the barrel, is it from the method of manufacture?
My Regards,
Norman.

rickystl · 25th April 2011, 02:00 AM

Hi Norman. Nice piece. I agree with others about the Inventory Tag. At least that would be my first guess. The barrel, Hmmmm. Maybe twisted steel? Maybe Damascus? The stock appears more Persian influenced in one respect, but somewhat Turkish in another? A nice piece to study and discuss. Yes those of us who collect (and in my case shoot) these guns are considered some what of odd balls in the shooting fraternaty.

25th April 2011, 02:00 AM	#2
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,633	Indo-Persian Matchlock Hi Norman. Nice piece. I agree with others about the Inventory Tag. At least that would be my first guess. The barrel, Hmmmm. Maybe twisted steel? Maybe Damascus? The stock appears more Persian influenced in one respect, but somewhat Turkish in another? A nice piece to study and discuss. Yes those of us who collect (and in my case shoot) these guns are considered some what of odd balls in the shooting fraternaty.

23rd April 2011, 06:32 PM	#1
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,633	Hi Ward, What is the purpose of the rib running along the top of the barrel, is it from the method of manufacture? My Regards, Norman.