Moroccan barrel inscription advice please

[kahnjar1]

Originally Posted by Mel H

Hi there, I appreciate that it would help to see it all and I would normally show it, but at the moment it's being prepared for some restoration, the lock is stripped and soaking and I'm wondering whether to separate the barrel and stock. I will take a photo of the fore end tomorrow.
Mel.

Hi Mel,
You ask about taking the barrel down........If it is attached to the stock with bands ONLY, then it should be quite easy, BUT if, as on some North African guns, the stock is totaly (or partly) wrapped in decorated brass, then it might be a good idea to leave it as it is.
Look forward to pics of the complete gun........
Stu