Turkish matchlock?

eftihis · 19th March 2023, 11:11 AM

I have seen this recently. Do you think is a legitimate turkish matchlock musket? It seems there is an alteration in the stock and a wood filling in the place that was housing a mechanism.

kahnjar1 · 20th March 2023, 07:23 AM

I'm no expert but it looks a little like Indian to me. Hopefully Rick will come in on this.
Stu

David R · 21st March 2023, 02:39 PM

I would say Indian as well, and quite a nice one. Turkish stocks tend to be heavier and more pentagonal.

19th March 2023, 11:11 AM	#1
eftihis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chania Crete Greece Posts: 507	Turkish matchlock? I have seen this recently. Do you think is a legitimate turkish matchlock musket? It seems there is an alteration in the stock and a wood filling in the place that was housing a mechanism. Attached Images

20th March 2023, 07:23 AM	#2
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,739	I'm no expert but it looks a little like Indian to me. Hopefully Rick will come in on this. Stu

21st March 2023, 02:39 PM	#3
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,079	I would say Indian as well, and quite a nice one. Turkish stocks tend to be heavier and more pentagonal.