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Possible Afghani matchlock

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David R

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Oliver Pinchot

This is a mid-19th century Indian military matchlock. Note the lug for a bayonet. Some of these were made with a sprung pan cover which retracts when the trigger is pulled and then snaps back in place once it is released.

I missed seeing the lug, you have a good eye there. Could be a bit earlier then, mid century caplocks were more common.

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