Matchlock accessories

[Marcus]

Originally Posted by kahnjar1

I notice that in the "Sale" pics there is another piece attached which is not now shown.
I agree with Richard but am not sure that the horizontal tube is for the pricker. There MUST be some sort of holder to attach the match to the gun otherwise it would just fall out and be lost.
Maybe the "missing" piece is the match holder?
Stu

It found its way to me. It looks more like a carburetor part than a gun part, hollow with reed like cutouts. Probably meant to slide up and down to change air or fluid mix. No clue why it was with the gun when I first saw it.

[rickystl]

Marcus:
Thanks for starting this Thread and Posting all the photos of these accessories. I've been able to add to my knowledge of these guns.
I've often wondered why some of the pans were made without covers. It appears that many were made with seperate covers secured with a chain versus pinned on the pan as per the above photos. That could answer the question. Thanks again for starting this Thread.
Rick.

[rickystl]

Originally Posted by Marcus

It found its way to me. It looks more like a carburetor part than a gun part, hollow with reed like cutouts. Probably meant to slide up and down to change air or fluid mix. No clue why it was with the gun when I first saw it.

Marcus: This is a real mystery. Hmmmm. I have no idea, but it seems it would have something to do with the matchcord The patina seems to match with the other accessories. But there has to be a reason for the reed style cut vs. a simple hole. Just don't know.

Richard: Sounds like you are planning to make a "shootable" Torador (?) If so, that's great. Now I won't feel so lonely. LOL. The gunsmith said he will be working on my barrel before the end of March. (have to wait in line with everyone else).

Rick.

[rickystl]

As long as we're on this subject, here is another small mystery I've yet to rationalize. Here is a photo of my Torador and another photo. Notice on the right hand wrist area there is a hole drilled. The hole was intentionally drilled, but nothing in it. Any idea for the purpose?

Rick.

[Pukka Bundook]

Rick,

Yes indeed! I have wanted to make up one for shooting for some time!

I Think Marcus may be correct on his carb part, as it has been lathe-turned by the marks on it, not hand -made.

Look forward to progress repots on your barrel!

R.
Edited to say our posts crossed, Rick.

Hole in stock;
Possibly to push the loose end of the matchcord in, so it didn't unwind from around the stock?? Maybe try it and see....

These little intrigues are interesting! and at one time would be Common knowledge.
(Like someone in the future finding a lace-up shoe with no lace, and trying to figure out what the holes were for!)

[Marcus]

Not necessarily a correct fit to my musket but a nice accessory nonetheless, I just bought this Sangin from Artzi.