Another Torador barrel.

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 29th May 2016, 09:11 PM

I wondered how armouries stored these weapons... see http://wootz.co/early-19th-century-p...-fort-armoury/
I add a few more library pictures..Chart from Stone ...etc Indian soldiers needed to be able to shoot from a variety of positions either from Forts or horse back and occasionally camel.

Regarding the weird bi pod weapon...probably quite an accurate gun...This weapon was presented to Major Shaw of the Indian Army, whilst he was commanding a detachment in Waziristan, by the King of all the Waziris, who had used it to snipe at Lord Roberts during the 2nd Afghan War (1878-1880). The weapon is equipped with a folding, pronged rest and the stock is covered with a thick saddle of camel-skin.

rickystl · 30th May 2016, 03:19 PM

Hi Ibrahiim.
Thanks for the great photos. As Richard mentions, many of the Toradors were indeed works of art. And beautiful powder flasks!! I would never think of using any of those specimens for "field use". LOL

They would simply sit on my shelf for display. LOL
The matchlock with the bipod and leather butt pad: The bipod of course would be used to steady the gun while aiming. And the rear leather pad would help absorb the recoil while using heavy charges of powder. But I could also visulize the extra large leather pad being rested on the ground, the bipod adjusted accordingly, and the entire gun resting on the ground, while aiming - lying on the ground. Interesting.

Richard: I've seen the most common pan cover that pivots and covers the top of the pan. And also the style that pivots the same, but covers both the top and bottom of the pan. But I don't believe I've ever seen the so called "slotted" style. Let me know if you run across a photo on one. Thanks.
Rick

Pukka Bundook · 30th May 2016, 03:36 PM

Will do Rick,

Can't think Where I saw these last, but will seek them out when I can!
BTW,

Did you see my Other Torador further down the page?

I like this one, even if it needs mending!

Beautiful flasks, Ibrahiim!!

rickystl · 30th May 2016, 04:04 PM

Yes, I just now posted a response. That will turn out a beauty !!!!
Rick

29th May 2016, 09:11 PM	#1
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	I wondered how armouries stored these weapons... see http://wootz.co/early-19th-century-p...-fort-armoury/ I add a few more library pictures..Chart from Stone ...etc Indian soldiers needed to be able to shoot from a variety of positions either from Forts or horse back and occasionally camel. Regarding the weird bi pod weapon...probably quite an accurate gun...This weapon was presented to Major Shaw of the Indian Army, whilst he was commanding a detachment in Waziristan, by the King of all the Waziris, who had used it to snipe at Lord Roberts during the 2nd Afghan War (1878-1880). The weapon is equipped with a folding, pronged rest and the stock is covered with a thick saddle of camel-skin. Attached Images Last edited by Ibrahiim al Balooshi; 29th May 2016 at 11:02 PM. Reason: AERYTRH

30th May 2016, 03:19 PM	#2
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,632	Hi Ibrahiim. Thanks for the great photos. As Richard mentions, many of the Toradors were indeed works of art. And beautiful powder flasks!! I would never think of using any of those specimens for "field use". LOL They would simply sit on my shelf for display. LOL The matchlock with the bipod and leather butt pad: The bipod of course would be used to steady the gun while aiming. And the rear leather pad would help absorb the recoil while using heavy charges of powder. But I could also visulize the extra large leather pad being rested on the ground, the bipod adjusted accordingly, and the entire gun resting on the ground, while aiming - lying on the ground. Interesting. Richard: I've seen the most common pan cover that pivots and covers the top of the pan. And also the style that pivots the same, but covers both the top and bottom of the pan. But I don't believe I've ever seen the so called "slotted" style. Let me know if you run across a photo on one. Thanks. Rick

30th May 2016, 03:36 PM	#3
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Will do Rick, Can't think Where I saw these last, but will seek them out when I can! BTW, Did you see my Other Torador further down the page? I like this one, even if it needs mending! Beautiful flasks, Ibrahiim!!

30th May 2016, 04:04 PM	#4
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,632	Yes, I just now posted a response. That will turn out a beauty !!!! Rick