Indo/Persian Tamacha/Tamancha Matchlock Pistol

trenchwarfare · 24th March 2014, 08:25 PM

I am very pleased to introduce this rare, and beautiful little matchlock pistol. Barrel is 9 1/4", with the entire length being 24". Bore is a tad bigger than .50 caliber. No provision for a pan cover. I assume the vent prick served that purpose. Found this at the Ark-La-Tex gun show, and am very proud of it. Seller, who is very knowledgeable, guestimates the age at late 18th, early 19th century. I will study the metal work, and fashion an appropriate rammer. Sorry about the shadows. The sun would not cooperate.

24th March 2014, 08:25 PM	#1
trenchwarfare Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 385	Indo/Persian Tamacha/Tamancha Matchlock Pistol I am very pleased to introduce this rare, and beautiful little matchlock pistol. Barrel is 9 1/4", with the entire length being 24". Bore is a tad bigger than .50 caliber. No provision for a pan cover. I assume the vent prick served that purpose. Found this at the Ark-La-Tex gun show, and am very proud of it. Seller, who is very knowledgeable, guestimates the age at late 18th, early 19th century. I will study the metal work, and fashion an appropriate rammer. Sorry about the shadows. The sun would not cooperate. Attached Images