Jezail barrel origin question

[DaleH]

From my experience, many of these and Toradars were made using 2-piece stocks on the upper forend, glued with animal glue and covered by a barrel band. Usually the splice was on an angle.

[David R]

Originally Posted by DaleH

From my experience, many of these and Toradars were made using 2-piece stocks on the upper forend, glued with animal glue and covered by a barrel band. Usually the splice was on an angle.

My experience as well, and not just the local product, Gov't issue did this as well.

[kahnjar1]

Back to the original question....barrels on these came from all sorts of places. The "gunsmith" used what ever was available. Perhaps if you could post clearer photos of the barrel marks someone may be able to narrow the origin down.
With regard to the lack of a trigger guard..... I once owned a very similar Jezail without a guard. Not unusual at all.
Stu

[AHite]

Originally Posted by DaleH

From my experience, many of these and Toradars were made using 2-piece stocks on the upper forend, glued with animal glue and covered by a barrel band. Usually the splice was on an angle.

I just acquired a very fine, very long Indian Toradar (53" barrel!) that has two dovetail joints in the stock. In the case of my jezail, you can see where the saw blade cut into the barrel. Not really a big deal as the barrel band covers it.