Matchlock help required please

[Richard G]

Almost certainly Indian from the Malabar coast, or possibly Hyderabad area and quite possibly 19th century. These are often described as Indo-Arab because of the number of Arab mercenaries employed in those parts. Very similar matchlocks are found in the Yemen and Southern Oman. This one has a rather more refined but and stock than usual.
I'd rather have this than a bayonet!
Hope this helps.
Regards
Richard

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Originally Posted by Richard G

Almost certainly Indian from the Malabar coast, or possibly Hyderabad area and quite possibly 19th century. These are often described as Indo-Arab because of the number of Arab mercenaries employed in those parts. Very similar matchlocks are found in the Yemen and Southern Oman. This one has a rather more refined but and stock than usual.
I'd rather have this than a bayonet!
Hope this helps.
Regards
Richard

Thank you Richard , thats great I was hoping it was something like you have described as it then fits into my general theme of collecting . And I too prefer to a German bayonet anyday !