Jezail rifle. Unusual version ?

fernando · 26th November 2006, 01:02 PM

Hello, please help.
I have this piece for quite some time. What intrigues me in it, is the octogonal flared barrel, impressively thick, and with a deep 7 groove rifled bore. Was this technique currently used in Jezail muskets ?
Another detail i can't explain, is the two suspension rings close from eachother, near the trigger guard. Some peculiar belt hanging system ?
Thanks for your coments.
fernando

ward · 26th November 2006, 02:43 PM

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

ward · 26th November 2006, 04:53 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, 05:09 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, 06:17 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, 07:16 PM

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

ward · 26th November 2006, 07:19 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

Greywolf5834 · 10th April 2008, 02:56 PM

Can anyone tell me what Jezail rifle sell for Thanks

Mark · 14th April 2008, 07:11 PM

Greywolf -

Please read the posting guidelines in the sticky thread at the top of the forum. The rules prohibit soliciting or giving value estimates on the open forum. Since this is your first post, I'm just pointing that out for the future.

It is OK to discuss value via PM, though, so if anyone has such information, please PM or e-mail Greywolf.

Thanks.

Mark
Vikingsword Staff

26th November 2006, 01:02 PM	#1
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,638	Jezail rifle. Unusual version ? Hello, please help. I have this piece for quite some time. What intrigues me in it, is the octogonal flared barrel, impressively thick, and with a deep 7 groove rifled bore. Was this technique currently used in Jezail muskets ? Another detail i can't explain, is the two suspension rings close from eachother, near the trigger guard. Some peculiar belt hanging system ? Thanks for your coments. fernando Attached Images

26th November 2006, 07:16 PM	#6
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,638	Thanks Double D Will these do ? Would this be some kind of ratchet system ? Attached Images Last edited by fernando; 26th November 2006 at 07:39 PM.

26th November 2006, 07:19 PM	#7
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

10th April 2008, 02:56 PM	#8
Greywolf5834 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1	Jezail rifle Can anyone tell me what Jezail rifle sell for Thanks

26th November 2006, 02:43 PM	#2
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, 04:53 PM	#3
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, 05:09 PM	#4
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,638	Thanks a lot for your help, Ward. I will love to see those pictures, whenever you post them. fernando

26th November 2006, 06:17 PM	#5
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.

14th April 2008, 07:11 PM	#9
Mark Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 987	Greywolf - Please read the posting guidelines in the sticky thread at the top of the forum. The rules prohibit soliciting or giving value estimates on the open forum. Since this is your first post, I'm just pointing that out for the future. It is OK to discuss value via PM, though, so if anyone has such information, please PM or e-mail Greywolf. Thanks. Mark Vikingsword Staff