Jezail rifle. Unusual version ?

ward · 26th November 2006, 03:43 PM

This rifle is from Sind typical barrell for them 1850-1900. Nice piece
ward

ward · 26th November 2006, 05:53 PM

check Firearms of the Islamic World by Robert Elgood page 169. I have a similar example in my collection. If I get a chance will take pics

fernando · 26th November 2006, 06:09 PM

Thanks a lot for your help, Ward.
I will love to see those pictures, whenever you post them.
fernando

The Double D · 26th November 2006, 07:17 PM

I'd like to se a square on shot of the muzzle, but from this angle, this looks like ratchet rifling.

fernando · 26th November 2006, 08:16 PM

Thanks Double D
Will these do ?
Would this be some kind of ratchet system ?

ward · 26th November 2006, 08:19 PM

here is pics obviously the top one notice the distinct hook but and the immediate drop of the stock after the tang screw. afghan jezail tend to be more of a gentle slope. compare it to to the afghan jezail below it

fernando · 26th November 2006, 08:58 PM

Thank you ever so much, Ward.
These pictures are an excelent point of reference for me.
Very nice pieces.
That barrel rifling is perfect.
Thanks again
fernando

The Double D · 27th November 2006, 04:30 AM

The slightly angled pictures do appear to be rachet rifling, but the straight on picture makes it very clear it's not. Each corner is more a trough than a groove.

26th November 2006, 08:16 PM	#5
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Thanks Double D Will these do ? Would this be some kind of ratchet system ? Attached Images Last edited by fernando; 26th November 2006 at 08:39 PM.

26th November 2006, 08:19 PM	#6
ward Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 637	here is pics obviously the top one notice the distinct hook but and the immediate drop of the stock after the tang screw. afghan jezail tend to be more of a gentle slope. compare it to to the afghan jezail below it Attached Images

26th November 2006, 03:43 PM	#1
ward Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 637	This rifle is from Sind typical barrell for them 1850-1900. Nice piece ward

26th November 2006, 05:53 PM	#2
ward Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 637	check Firearms of the Islamic World by Robert Elgood page 169. I have a similar example in my collection. If I get a chance will take pics

26th November 2006, 06:09 PM	#3
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Thanks a lot for your help, Ward. I will love to see those pictures, whenever you post them. fernando

26th November 2006, 07:17 PM	#4
The Double D Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: On the banks of Cut Bank Creek, Montana Posts: 189	I'd like to se a square on shot of the muzzle, but from this angle, this looks like ratchet rifling.

26th November 2006, 08:58 PM	#7
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Thank you ever so much, Ward. These pictures are an excelent point of reference for me. Very nice pieces. That barrel rifling is perfect. Thanks again fernando

27th November 2006, 04:30 AM	#8
The Double D Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: On the banks of Cut Bank Creek, Montana Posts: 189	The slightly angled pictures do appear to be rachet rifling, but the straight on picture makes it very clear it's not. Each corner is more a trough than a groove.