Algerian Long Gun

kahnjar1 · 12th May 2020, 09:43 PM

Thanks for posting the mark. IMHO it is safe to say that this lock is not a North African made item, but is European. The mark on your lock, and that shown by Fernando is identical in style and placement. It is also too good in quality and style to be a local stamp. Note that in both cases the W has a thicker stroke on the left than on the right. If the stamp was local I do not think that a copy would have the same detail. Copies are usually rather basic.
So what do you have? I believe a gun dressed (maybe) in North Africa, but with a Spanish style/European stock and lock.
Next thing to check would be the barrel when you remove it, to see if there are any marks underneath.........
The plot thickens!!
Regards Stu

12th May 2020, 09:43 PM	#28
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,786	Thanks for posting the mark. IMHO it is safe to say that this lock is not a North African made item, but is European. The mark on your lock, and that shown by Fernando is identical in style and placement. It is also too good in quality and style to be a local stamp. Note that in both cases the W has a thicker stroke on the left than on the right. If the stamp was local I do not think that a copy would have the same detail. Copies are usually rather basic. So what do you have? I believe a gun dressed (maybe) in North Africa, but with a Spanish style/European stock and lock. Next thing to check would be the barrel when you remove it, to see if there are any marks underneath......... The plot thickens!! Regards Stu