Unknown firearm

[ausjulius]

Originally Posted by PHILGERS

I need help identifying this weapon. I found it in an old French collection that I just bought. I have no idea about this 21 inch long pistol or rifle. The barrel is in bronze, (diameter 0.47 inches) and looks old. The firing system must be fuse. I think the weapon must be of Asian origin but I have not found any other weapon with a butt of this shape. If someone has an idea ...

it is a vietnamese made firearm i belive.

[milandro]

touch-hole guns were primitive guns all over the world and came in all sizes in Asia (but existed in Europe too)