Matchlock gun of Afghanistan?

Pukka Bundook · 3rd September 2018, 03:29 PM

Rick,

(When you dropping in to see us again???)
Re bi-pods;
If we look at the miniature paintings from Moghul India, we see plenty of representations of bi-pods. I think it would be the first thing to get chucked though, especially if they were being brought 'home' by returning folk stationed in India, such as soldiers, diplomats/officers. (Too unwieldy to bother with!)
As we see quite a few with a scar on the forestock where we presume a front swivel may have attached, maybe this was the mounting point for a bi-pod?

See illustrations below;
Very interesting story behind two of these pics. Have more, but can't find the ones I want! Will attach them later.

Very best old sport.
Richard.

Pukka Bundook · 3rd September 2018, 04:03 PM

One more photos of bi-pod, being used by Shah Jahan

A "bipod " that can move by itself, LOL!

I had a photo of Shah Jahan using a proper bi-pod, a well known drawing, but I can't find it.

Richard.

PS,
I think the"Bi-pods " name is "Deafy".

rickystl · 3rd September 2018, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pukka Bundook

One more photos of bi-pod, being used by Shah Jahan

A "bipod " that can move by itself, LOL!

I had a photo of Shah Jahan using a proper bi-pod, a well known drawing, but I can't find it.

Richard.

PS,
I think the"Bi-pods " name is "Deafy".

Hi Richard

LOL!!! Yes, the permanantly portable bi-pod. Even has two moveable legs. LOL Thanks for the illistrations. Very neat.

(I "think" I will be back come early Spring next year)

Rick

Likhari · 3rd September 2018, 06:02 PM

Gentlemen !

The inscription reads :

Raja Jaipur - Tahsil Baswa - Number 187.

Baswa was an administrative subdivision(Tahsil) in the Dausa Nizamat which was a part of Jaipur State in Rajputana, India. It is currently located in the State of Rajasthan in the NorthWest of India.

Hope this helps.

3rd September 2018, 03:29 PM	#1
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	Rick, (When you dropping in to see us again???) Re bi-pods; If we look at the miniature paintings from Moghul India, we see plenty of representations of bi-pods. I think it would be the first thing to get chucked though, especially if they were being brought 'home' by returning folk stationed in India, such as soldiers, diplomats/officers. (Too unwieldy to bother with!) As we see quite a few with a scar on the forestock where we presume a front swivel may have attached, maybe this was the mounting point for a bi-pod? See illustrations below; Very interesting story behind two of these pics. Have more, but can't find the ones I want! Will attach them later. Very best old sport. Richard. Attached Images

3rd September 2018, 04:03 PM	#2
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	One more photos of bi-pod, being used by Shah Jahan A "bipod " that can move by itself, LOL! I had a photo of Shah Jahan using a proper bi-pod, a well known drawing, but I can't find it. Richard. PS, I think the"Bi-pods " name is "Deafy". Attached Images

3rd September 2018, 06:02 PM	#4
Likhari Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA Posts: 34	Inscription in Devanagri Script Gentlemen ! The inscription reads : Raja Jaipur - Tahsil Baswa - Number 187. Baswa was an administrative subdivision(Tahsil) in the Dausa Nizamat which was a part of Jaipur State in Rajputana, India. It is currently located in the State of Rajasthan in the NorthWest of India. Hope this helps.