Arab? Musket

Jon MB · 14th October 2018, 07:18 PM

Hello All.
I always assumed the extensions to the butt of these guns was related to either:

1) Balance when carried (possible counterwight to barrel),
2) Reloading with the butt placed on sandy/rugged ground ,
3) Possible use as a club.

Obviously over time the original function could have been forgotten and the feature have been maintained as something traditional.

Just a thought on the topic. Nice piece Markku, have a similar one.

14th October 2018, 07:18 PM	#12
Jon MB Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 143	Hello All. I always assumed the extensions to the butt of these guns was related to either: 1) Balance when carried (possible counterwight to barrel), 2) Reloading with the butt placed on sandy/rugged ground , 3) Possible use as a club. Obviously over time the original function could have been forgotten and the feature have been maintained as something traditional. Just a thought on the topic. Nice piece Markku, have a similar one.