Blunderbuss ID Needed

[trenchwarfare]

Am resurrecting this thread, as new info has come to light. I found these images of a barrel for a matchlock, rampart/wall gun. It clearly has markings identical to the ones on my blunderbuss. This barrel is apparently very old. My theory is, the weapons stored in the Jaipur Arsenal, were inventoried, cataloged, and marked, before disposition. This was done, well into the 20th century. That would explain the modern fonts used.

[Richard G]

I attach a post relating to these marks I made in a thread concerning a torador a few years ago. Still seems relevant.

Originally Posted by Richard G

Hello.
I have always understood the the large stamped marks in english are Indian goverment export marks. At one time I think a year of export was decipherable but it is difficult to find anything sensible here. I think the main point is that the mark does not necessarilly signify the gun is from the Jaipur armoury but that it was approved for export in Jaipur, (at the armoury?) The purpose was to stop significant and important items being exported. Ironically, I understand, Indian gun laws are so tight that even items such as these cannot be owned privately without a license and hence remain stored in armouries, unless exported.
Might just be collector's gossip tho'.
Regards
Richard