Monster Malay Matchlock

trenchwarfare · 22nd July 2015, 02:11 AM

This beast arrived today. I knew the barrel length when I bought it online, but had no idea it was so massive. Barrel is 54 1/2", with an overall length of 65 1/2". Bore measures 5/8". Weighs in at about 18lbs. Wall gun? My online research shows these Malay guns to be very scarce. Any info would be much appreciated. Sorry for the crappy photos.

BANDOOK · 22nd July 2015, 08:41 AM

WOW,ITS A BEAUTY,CEYLON HAS SIMILAR MATCHLOCKS,BUT GUESS YOURS IS FROM THE MALAY REGION,CHEERS

fernando · 23rd July 2015, 04:54 PM

Ceylonese usually have the locks on the left side, right ?

Rick · 23rd July 2015, 06:04 PM

What strikes me most is the difference in preservation between the barrel and the stock .
Beautiful gun .

kahnjar1 · 23rd July 2015, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

What strikes me most is the difference in preservation between the barrel and the stock .
Beautiful gun .

I think that the furniture is brass/bronze so therefore no rust.
Stu

Rick · 23rd July 2015, 09:28 PM

True about the furniture; but the wood is in such good condition also or appears to be .
Considering the climate where this gun lived and how quickly wood degrades there I'd guess it must have been re-stocked at some point .

22nd July 2015, 02:11 AM	#1
trenchwarfare Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 385	Monster Malay Matchlock This beast arrived today. I knew the barrel length when I bought it online, but had no idea it was so massive. Barrel is 54 1/2", with an overall length of 65 1/2". Bore measures 5/8". Weighs in at about 18lbs. Wall gun? My online research shows these Malay guns to be very scarce. Any info would be much appreciated. Sorry for the crappy photos. Attached Images

22nd July 2015, 08:41 AM	#2
BANDOOK Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: AUCKLAND,NEW ZEALAND Posts: 624	WOW,ITS A BEAUTY,CEYLON HAS SIMILAR MATCHLOCKS,BUT GUESS YOURS IS FROM THE MALAY REGION,CHEERS

23rd July 2015, 04:54 PM	#3
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,638	Ceylonese usually have the locks on the left side, right ?

23rd July 2015, 06:04 PM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,262	What strikes me most is the difference in preservation between the barrel and the stock . Beautiful gun .

23rd July 2015, 09:28 PM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,262	True about the furniture; but the wood is in such good condition also or appears to be . Considering the climate where this gun lived and how quickly wood degrades there I'd guess it must have been re-stocked at some point .