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A Very Fine 16 Bore North Indian Matchlock Musket (torador), 18th Century, Probably Bundelkhand.

£1,850    $2,308    €2,219
The Fine matchlock with very strongly swamped sighted barrel retained by cord bands over silver (white) metal saddles, decorated at the breech with a fine hair-matting design and delicate twist pattern over the greater part of its length, breech of hog’s back form incorporating standing back-sight and integral pan with pivot-cover, action enclosed by large moulded copper plaques, full redwood stock with slightly hooked faceted butt, inlaid with stylised birds'' heads in copper, bone & silver (white) metal, rondels and grooved for sighting behind the breech, butt cap decorated with further inlays en suite, a single faceted sling mount, pricker and steel ramrod.
 
Excellent original condition, see photos for detailed condition.
 
Measurements
 
113.5 cm barrel
 
Overall Length 163cm
 
Provenance : Roy Elvis, from his famous collection.
 
catalogue number H03.
 
 
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria, Portobello Road
 
WE are open every Saturday between 9.30 - 3.30pm in Chelsea Galleries 67 Portobello Road London.
 
We are at the front of the gallery, on the 1st aisle.
 
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Internal Reference: 2518/01
Antique Number: SA1117234
Dateline of this antique is 18th Century
Antique #SA1117234, shown on this page, originates from the 18th century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
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