Indo-Arab Matchlock ?

[Ibrahiim al Balooshi]

Originally Posted by Norman McCormick

Hi,
Picked up a couple of these recently and really quite taken with them. Would really appreciate any and all info that you might have re these pieces, apart from what I've read on the Forum the net seems rather reticent about these guns. The barrel bands are of low grade silver apart from one which is brass, this one needs repaired hence the green string to keep it in place. There is, as you can see, a disc nailed on the butt with the initials B.W.G. and the number 12, any ideas? Many thanks in advance for any and all replies.
Regards,
Norman.

P.S. Will post the other one asap.

Great pictures of the Torador . I have a small collection of Indo-Arab "Abu Futtilla" (Father of the Match) barrels some in good condition others blown and missing much of their barrels having exploded at the first weld. One day I will get round to restoring them. Found in Oman. The brass cases are for ready made up charges and would be worn in a cross belt... nice and rare!