A TORADOR MUSKET FOR A BOY

Pukka Bundook · 31st October 2015, 03:52 PM

Rick,

In the book "Sahib" (The British soldier in India)
There are many instances quoted of the native with his matchlock outshooting the British infantry, both in range and accuracy.
This didn't really change until the rifle -musket came along, and even then the Indian torador was still used for sniping at long range.
Appears as well, that some excelled at accurate shooting with these from galloping horses...

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31st October 2015, 03:52 PM	#22
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Rick, In the book "Sahib" (The British soldier in India) There are many instances quoted of the native with his matchlock outshooting the British infantry, both in range and accuracy. This didn't really change until the rifle -musket came along, and even then the Indian torador was still used for sniping at long range. Appears as well, that some excelled at accurate shooting with these from galloping horses...