Another Afghan Jezail?

[kahnjar1]

Originally Posted by Fernando K

Hello

Just to say that the lock is European. Here I upload a lock of a rifle, a copy of the Enfield 1853, produced by English or Belgian armourers, and sold to the contenders in the American War of Secession, in this case to the southern states. As you can see, it has the word TOWER, the date, 1863, but placed inversely and a crown, but without figures of the reigning monarch. It also does not have the "wide arrow", which would denote property of the crown

Thank you Fernando K for posting the pic of the "1863" lock. This supports my comment exactly, that the letters "TOWER" are out of line on the lock on the Victrix Jezail. Compare the 2 pics and you will see what I mean.
By the way the letters L A Co on the other lock likely stand for London Armoury Company.
Stu

[Fernando K]

hello, Kanhjar1


the fact that the punch with the word TOWER a little inclined (since it was put to hand) is not enough to deny the nationality of the lock. Note the elaboration of the punch with the crown, the sherif of the letters and the thickening of the numbers, where it corresponds, the profile of the plate and the perfection of the hammer.

Affectionately. Fernando K

[Victrix]

Stu, you are absolutely right regarding the L A Co. It’s for London Armoury Company which is still operating. Interesting to note the V R initials under the crown on the L A Co rifle.

Also interesting to see that the L A Co rifle doesn’t have a border line going all around the lock plate.

[Victrix]

I found this charming article about restoration work on an old rifle made in Nepal:

http://www.shootingtimes.com/gunsmit...0steps_200912/