TWO MATCHLOCK MUSKETS for ID and COMMENT

Pukka Bundook · 8th August 2015, 12:44 PM

Stu,

Re the powder chamber;
Yes, I know for a fact some are a smaller bore than the main part of the barrel, But! ...India is such a large and diverse country, I am quite sure that a Larger chamber may also be encountered, in fact I seem to remember seeing such a diagram at one time.
This was a long time ago, but recall that said powder chamber held an awful lot, like over 200 grains (7 drams) or so.
Whether smaller or larger, it appears a carry-over from the original introduced arms it copied, and not necessary with corned powder.
Re. breechplug;
I too have heard that these were heated and for lack of a better term, forge -welded in place.
If I am to fire mine when it gets here, I will do it by remote for a start, until I feel confident nothing is going to come adrift!

One barrel I have, has had a peg inserted in the breech from below to take the recoil. This has come away and needs to be replaced.

How the piece is held;
Thanks for that!
I have seen toradors that were too long in the butt-stock to fit the shoulder, so wondered if they fit under the arm, Or, as some are very straight -stocked, wondered if they fit Over the shoulder!
Can I ask how Yours fit you?

Best,
Richard.

8th August 2015, 12:44 PM	#38
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Stu, Re the powder chamber; Yes, I know for a fact some are a smaller bore than the main part of the barrel, But! ...India is such a large and diverse country, I am quite sure that a Larger chamber may also be encountered, in fact I seem to remember seeing such a diagram at one time. This was a long time ago, but recall that said powder chamber held an awful lot, like over 200 grains (7 drams) or so. Whether smaller or larger, it appears a carry-over from the original introduced arms it copied, and not necessary with corned powder. Re. breechplug; I too have heard that these were heated and for lack of a better term, forge -welded in place. If I am to fire mine when it gets here, I will do it by remote for a start, until I feel confident nothing is going to come adrift! One barrel I have, has had a peg inserted in the breech from below to take the recoil. This has come away and needs to be replaced. How the piece is held; Thanks for that! I have seen toradors that were too long in the butt-stock to fit the shoulder, so wondered if they fit under the arm, Or, as some are very straight -stocked, wondered if they fit Over the shoulder! Can I ask how Yours fit you? Best, Richard.