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23rd March 2018, 12:59 AM
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certainly 19th century, possibly earlier
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28th March 2018, 12:05 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2017
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I agree with Oliver.
Also, typical Central Asian bipod on Tibetan example. Mongolian pieces are similar, but with straighter stocks. |
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28th March 2018, 07:42 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND
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I have held off commenting regarding your "Afghan" matchlock to see what others have to say, but since there has not been any comment, I will do so now.
I believe that your Afghan gun is in fact Omani, and my reason for thinking this is the shape of the stock. Examples of Afghan and Omani stocks are shown below.....Afghan is #1 and Omani #2. Note that the curve on the Omani, although similar, is much less than the Afghan. Stu |
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31st March 2018, 04:16 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: St. Louis, MO area.
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I agree with Stu. The stock and the serpentine/pan configuration look Omani.
A nice looking piece. The Tibetan gun is very interesting, and looks to be complete. Would like to see more pics of the locks on both. Nice pieces both. Rick |
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