Jezail Matchlock

RobT · 13th December 2025, 01:18 AM

Triple Jack,

I don't know much about firearms but that's a really nice rifle you have there. It's a caplock not a matchlock. The caplock was invented by Reverend Alexander John Forsyth in 1807. Your rifle may be older and the original matchlock may have been replaced by the far more efficient caplock.
DON'T use a scouring pad. You have a rather valuable antique. Contact a knowledgeable antique firearms restorer before you take any further action. Using WD40 to stabilize the rust is ok.

Sincerely,
RobT

13th December 2025, 01:18 AM	#3
RobT Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 594	Caplock, No Scouring Pad Triple Jack, I don't know much about firearms but that's a really nice rifle you have there. It's a caplock not a matchlock. The caplock was invented by Reverend Alexander John Forsyth in 1807. Your rifle may be older and the original matchlock may have been replaced by the far more efficient caplock. DON'T use a scouring pad. You have a rather valuable antique. Contact a knowledgeable antique firearms restorer before you take any further action. Using WD40 to stabilize the rust is ok. Sincerely, RobT