Very small matchlock, any ideas?

Atlantia · 20th July 2012, 06:14 PM

I wouldn't call it a pistol because it has a stock not a grip. I'd liken it to the coach guns and the like.
I've had a small 'carbine' Torador before and I've seen very 'slightly' proportioned small ones described as for children.

rickystl · 21st July 2012, 09:51 PM

Hi Estcrh. That is a very cool gun. As others mentioned, Indian Toridor for sure. And, not cut down. This gun was made this short. Yes, more a coach style gun than a pistol. This is the first and only one I have ever seen. A very unusual and interesting piece. Wish I owned it.

Rick.

trenchwarfare · 23rd July 2012, 05:35 PM

Hate to be argumentative guys, but at 24CM/9 1/2", I think this would be considered a pistol. Many pistols, don't have pronounced curves to the stock. Also, carbines can be fired from the shoulder.

Atlantia · 23rd July 2012, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by trenchwarfare

Hate to be argumentative guys, but at 24CM/9 1/2", I think this would be considered a pistol. Many pistols, don't have pronounced curves to the stock. Also, carbines can be fired from the shoulder.

LOL, I hadn't realised just HOW SMALL it is.
I guess as it could certainly be fired one handed at that size we can call it a pistol?

rickystl · 27th July 2012, 05:52 PM

Hi Trench. WOW!! 9 1/2" is really small. Yes, more pistol size. I've seen Japanese matchlock pistol variations, but this is the first Toridor I've ever seen. Never even seen a picture of one. What a great find. I'm envious.

Rick.

20th July 2012, 06:14 PM	#1
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	I wouldn't call it a pistol because it has a stock not a grip. I'd liken it to the coach guns and the like. I've had a small 'carbine' Torador before and I've seen very 'slightly' proportioned small ones described as for children.

21st July 2012, 09:51 PM	#2
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,632	Hi Estcrh. That is a very cool gun. As others mentioned, Indian Toridor for sure. And, not cut down. This gun was made this short. Yes, more a coach style gun than a pistol. This is the first and only one I have ever seen. A very unusual and interesting piece. Wish I owned it. Rick.

23rd July 2012, 05:35 PM	#3
trenchwarfare Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 385	Hate to be argumentative guys, but at 24CM/9 1/2", I think this would be considered a pistol. Many pistols, don't have pronounced curves to the stock. Also, carbines can be fired from the shoulder.

27th July 2012, 05:52 PM	#5
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,632	Hi Trench. WOW!! 9 1/2" is really small. Yes, more pistol size. I've seen Japanese matchlock pistol variations, but this is the first Toridor I've ever seen. Never even seen a picture of one. What a great find. I'm envious. Rick.