Lot 1610

Description

Indo-Persian Matchlock rifle, 1680-1730, 40.5" barrel, in iron, hexagonal barrel, ornate metal work on barrel base, eight iron bands secure barrel to fore-wood and stock, iron sights mounted on barrel base, forward moving matchlock mechanism, powder box capped with metal cover on right of barrel base, trigger hoop with depressed dots along edges, metal strap plates from stock to fore-wood, ram rod, matchlock wick, ornate wood work and metal strips (a few missing) at base of stock, wood club on base of stock for close quarters (usually used on horse-back when raiding), carrying loop on left of barrel. Repair work done to powder box on right of barrel base, knocks and gouges on wood stock, heavy wear on barrel overall, heavily used, very ornate and desirable piece for decoration, in rough condition.

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