Malaysian matchlock musket (satinggar espingarda)

[estcrh]

Originally Posted by Cathey

Hi Estcrh

Thank you for your informative response this is exactly the type of details I am looking for. The audience is the Antique and Historical Arms Collectors club and the majority of members are more modern firearm enthusiasts. As we are largely sword collectors I am a little out of my depth speaking about a gun to these guys, particularly as I only brought it because it was so attractive with no real idea what it was.

I will do as you suggested and run a search in the forum, however in additional information anyone can provide will be very gratefully received.

Cheers Cathey and Rex

PS Cathey is more grateful as Rex dobbed me in for this thing.

Do you have any specific questions, this book is said to have some additional info on Mayasian guns, Anthony C. Tirri, Islamic Weapons Maghrib to Moghul, USA, 2003, p. 410.

your matchlock appears to be very complete and in good condition, they are rather rare although you can find some additional examples online. Another term you may try searching for is "istinggarda/istinggar".

[Cathey]

Hi estcrh

Thankyou for the information you have provided to date and especially the book references which I actually have in my library. The explanation for the use of the two hanging holders for the rope certainly filled in a blank that even Stones Glossary had not worked out. My next question is how does the rope actually access the pan, does it thread through he hammer of the lock. The other point I have noticed, when I compare mine to other examples the butt is very different lacking the two semi-circles to the end.

Cheers Cathey and Rex

[estcrh]

Originally Posted by Cathey

My next question is how does the rope actually access the pan, does it thread through he hammer of the lock.

Can you post photos of the serpentine (hammer) from all angles and I will see if I can show you the route that the match cord (rope) would take.

Here is a link to a place that sells matchlock match cord.
http://www.therifleshoppe.com/catalo...ocks/(933).htm

[Cathey]

Hi estcrh

We have taken a few extra pictures form different angles hope this helps.

Cheers

Cathey and Rex

[estcrh]

Hope this helps.

[rickystl]

Great close-up photos from different angles. Thanks for sharing.
Rick.

[Cathey]

Thanks Estcrh,

most helpful, I will purchase some cord and take a photo of it set up. The other point I am curious about is, when I compare mine to other examples the butt is very different lacking the two semi-circles to the end.

Cheers Cathey and Rex