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Indian Matchlock Torador Musket
Treehouse Antiques
for sale €333     $362
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Indian Matchlock Torador Musket

19th century
Description

Long 19th century indian torador musket with matchlock firing system. Condition is as you see in the pictures probably ex indian army as it has numbers stamped on the butt. Rough and ready construction but an interesting piece

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
162cm (63.78")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Treehouse Antiques has dated this Indian Matchlock Torador Musket to the 19th Century.

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SA1186108
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UK mainland delivery £25 - £125 for far flung areas of scotland etc please contact US for a quote. Viewing is by appointment. Collection is always welcome. We accept payment by paypal

Any enquiries regarding this item please telephone ian 07885472759 or

Linda 07886370802

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Long 19th century indian torador musket with matchlock firing system.
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Condition is as you see in the pictures probably ex indian army as it has numbers stamped on the butt.
Treehouse Antiques

Rough and ready construction but an interesting piece

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
162cm (63.78")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Treehouse Antiques has dated this Indian Matchlock Torador Musket to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1186108
Treehouse Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2017
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An antique Indian matchlock Torador musket featuring a long steel barrel bound with brass straps to a dark wood stock.
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United Kingdom

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An antique Indian matchlock Torador musket featuring a long steel barrel bound with brass straps to a dark wood stock.
INDIAN MATCHLOCK TORADOR MUSKET
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An antique Indian matchlock Torador musket featuring a long steel barrel bound with brass straps to a dark wood stock.
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A Torador is a traditional Indian matchlock musket introduced during the Mughal era and widely used across the Indian subcontinent through the nineteenth century. Characterised by a long steel barrel and slender wooden stock, it relied on a slow-burning match mechanism to ignite the powder charge.

Torador muskets were constructed using a hand-forged steel or iron barrel bound to a hardwood stock with metal, cord, or leather bands. The ignition lock mechanism was crafted from iron or steel, occasionally decorated with brass side plates or bone inlays.

Authentic matchlock firearms feature hand-forged construction marks along the barrel, period-appropriate patination on metal surfaces, and original mechanical components like the matchholder serpentine. Authentic pieces show natural wear around the touchhole and lock plate consistent with historic black powder usage.

Antique firearms are commonly displayed horizontally on custom wall mounts or supported by minimalist acrylic display stands on shelving. Positioned against a neutral backdrop, the extended silhouette serves as a linear focal point in a study or library setting.

Store the item in a climate-controlled room with stable humidity to prevent the wooden stock from splitting or warping. Apply microcrystalline wax to both the wooden stock and steel barrel to shield the surface from moisture oxidisation and dust build-up.
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