Indian matchlock torador barrel

Pukka Bundook · 3rd October 2015, 03:18 PM

Kabur,

I do not wish to be a wet blanket, but to me the decoration looks poorly done.
The shapes of the animals are rather crude, and the engraving is cruder.

High quality speaks for itself, but I am afraid I do not see it here.

Again, sorry for the negative assessment, and hopefully I am wrong. :-)

Rick,
Attached is a photo of a decent quality Torador. Not mine, but I place it here as a mere example of higher -end work.

Best wishes,
Richard.

Kubur · 3rd October 2015, 05:08 PM

Dear Richard,

I never said that my gun is a master piece, my friends did.
I just think that is a nice barrel.
And I still wish to know where it comes from...
Yes of course, yours is definitively better!!

Kubur

Pukka Bundook · 3rd October 2015, 08:04 PM

Kabur,

No, you in no way inferred anything about the quality.
It Is nice, being very different, but was just trying to say I didn't think Princely ownership.

I have seen this type of decoration before somewhere. Was it on tulwar-hilted kukris?

The photo I attached above is not one that belongs to me.
I apologise if I came over in a rather blunt manner. It was not intended.

Very best regards,
Richard.

3rd October 2015, 03:18 PM	#1
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Kabur, I do not wish to be a wet blanket, but to me the decoration looks poorly done. The shapes of the animals are rather crude, and the engraving is cruder. High quality speaks for itself, but I am afraid I do not see it here. Again, sorry for the negative assessment, and hopefully I am wrong. :-) Rick, Attached is a photo of a decent quality Torador. Not mine, but I place it here as a mere example of higher -end work. Best wishes, Richard. Attached Images

3rd October 2015, 05:08 PM	#2
Kubur Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,145	Dear Richard, I never said that my gun is a master piece, my friends did. I just think that is a nice barrel. And I still wish to know where it comes from... Yes of course, yours is definitively better!! Kubur

3rd October 2015, 08:04 PM	#3
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Kabur, No, you in no way inferred anything about the quality. It Is nice, being very different, but was just trying to say I didn't think Princely ownership. I have seen this type of decoration before somewhere. Was it on tulwar-hilted kukris? The photo I attached above is not one that belongs to me. I apologise if I came over in a rather blunt manner. It was not intended. Very best regards, Richard.