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North Indian (Bundelkhand) Toradar Matchlock Gun with Extensive Bone & Brass Inlay – 122cm Barrel. Late 18th, Early 19th Century.
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
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North Indian (Bundelkhand) Toradar Matchlock Gun with Extensive Bone & Brass Inlay – 122cm Barrel. Late 18th, Early 19th Century.

18th century
Description

Rare & increasingly scarce early 19th century North Indian toradar (matchlock gun), attributed to the Bundelkhand region, retaining its impressive full-length 122cm barrel and measuring approximately 171cm overall.

Examples combining this scale, decorative completeness and untouched condition are now seldom encountered on the open market.

The long forged iron barrel is of elegant tapering form and secured in the traditional manner with leather bindings. It retains an even, unpolished age patina throughout. The original matchlock mechanism remains complete and unaltered, including the serpentine arm and integral pan with pivoting cover — features frequently missing or replaced on surviving examples.

The hardwood stock is richly ornamented in the characteristic Bundelkhand style with extensive hand-cut bone inlay arranged in cross and dot motifs, framed within shaped brass side panels and borders. The execution is confident and well-balanced, producing a striking contrast between the dark aged timber, pale bone and warm brass.

The butt retains its tall angular comb and original fluted iron butt cap. Importantly, the piece shows no evidence of modern restoration, embellishment or reconstruction. The decoration, barrel and lock are consistent and original.

While North Indian toradars survive in varying states, examples retaining:

• Their full long barrel

• Complete and functioning matchlock mechanism

• Extensive original bone and brass ornament

• Strong regional character

• Honest untouched surface

are increasingly uncommon in this condition.

This is a commanding and highly decorative example of early 19th century Central Indian arms craftsmanship — suitable for advanced collectors of Eastern arms and armour, as well as for significant period interior display.

Condition

Good, honest condition throughout. The barrel retains an even age patina and is secured by later leather bands, fitted in the traditional manner and consistent with period maintenance. The matchlock mechanism is complete, with expected surface oxidation. The stock is stable, showing minor age wear, old cracks and small losses/shrinkage to the bone inlay typical of its age. Brass mounts and iron butt cap retain good colour.

Overall length: approx. 171cm

Barrel length: approx. 122cm

Antique – no licence required under UK law.

Declaration

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this Indian Toradar Matchlock Musket to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1196032
Dealers Internal Reference
M2
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Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria, Portobello Road

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Description
Rare & increasingly scarce early 19th century North Indian toradar (matchlock gun), attributed to the Bundelkhand region, retaining its impressive full-length 122cm barrel and measuring approximately 171cm overall.
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Examples combining this scale, decorative completeness and untouched condition are now seldom encountered on the open market.
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
fig 1. A late 18th-century North Indian Toradar matchlock gun featuring a long dark iron barrel and a curved wooden stock with brass and bone inlays.
fig 1. North Indian (Bundelkhand) Toradar Matchlock Gun with Extensive Bone & Brass Inlay – 122cm Barrel. Late 18th, Early 19th Century.

The long forged iron barrel is of elegant tapering form and secured in the traditional manner with leather bindings. It retains an even, unpolished age patina throughout. The original matchlock mechanism remains complete and unaltered, including the serpentine arm and integral pan with pivoting cover — features frequently missing or replaced on surviving examples.

fig 2. A late 18th-century North Indian Toradar matchlock gun featuring a long dark iron barrel and a curved wooden stock with brass and bone inlays.
fig 2. North Indian (Bundelkhand) Toradar Matchlock Gun with Extensive Bone & Brass Inlay – 122cm Barrel. Late 18th, Early 19th Century.

The hardwood stock is richly ornamented in the characteristic Bundelkhand style with extensive hand-cut bone inlay arranged in cross and dot motifs, framed within shaped brass side panels and borders. The execution is confident and well-balanced, producing a striking contrast between the dark aged timber, pale bone and warm brass.

fig 3. A late 18th-century North Indian Toradar matchlock gun featuring a long dark iron barrel and a curved wooden stock with brass and bone inlays.
fig 3. North Indian (Bundelkhand) Toradar Matchlock Gun with Extensive Bone & Brass Inlay – 122cm Barrel. Late 18th, Early 19th Century.

The butt retains its tall angular comb and original fluted iron butt cap. Importantly, the piece shows no evidence of modern restoration, embellishment or reconstruction. The decoration, barrel and lock are consistent and original.

fig 4. A late 18th-century North Indian Toradar matchlock gun featuring a long dark iron barrel and a curved wooden stock with brass and bone inlays.
fig 4. North Indian (Bundelkhand) Toradar Matchlock Gun with Extensive Bone & Brass Inlay – 122cm Barrel. Late 18th, Early 19th Century.

While North Indian toradars survive in varying states, examples retaining:

• Their full long barrel

• Complete and functioning matchlock mechanism

• Extensive original bone and brass ornament

• Strong regional character

fig 5. A late 18th-century North Indian Toradar matchlock gun featuring a long dark iron barrel and a curved wooden stock with brass and bone inlays.
fig 5. North Indian (Bundelkhand) Toradar Matchlock Gun with Extensive Bone & Brass Inlay – 122cm Barrel. Late 18th, Early 19th Century.

• Honest untouched surface

are increasingly uncommon in this condition.

This is a commanding and highly decorative example of early 19th century Central Indian arms craftsmanship — suitable for advanced collectors of Eastern arms and armour, as well as for significant period interior display.

fig 6. A late 18th-century North Indian Toradar matchlock gun featuring a long dark iron barrel and a curved wooden stock with brass and bone inlays.
fig 6. North Indian (Bundelkhand) Toradar Matchlock Gun with Extensive Bone & Brass Inlay – 122cm Barrel. Late 18th, Early 19th Century.

Condition

Good, honest condition throughout. The barrel retains an even age patina and is secured by later leather bands, fitted in the traditional manner and consistent with period maintenance. The matchlock mechanism is complete, with expected surface oxidation. The stock is stable, showing minor age wear, old cracks and small losses/shrinkage to the bone inlay typical of its age. Brass mounts and iron butt cap retain good colour.

Overall length: approx. 171cm

Barrel length: approx. 122cm

Antique – no licence required under UK law.

Date of Manufacture

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this Indian Toradar Matchlock Musket to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1196032
Dealers Internal Ref
M2
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
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We specialise in flintlock pistols, muskets, clocks & watches

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North Indian (Bundelkhand) Toradar Matchlock Gun with Extensive Bone & Brass Inlay – 122cm Barrel. Late 18th, Early 19th Century.

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A late 18th-century North Indian Toradar matchlock gun featuring a long dark iron barrel and a curved wooden stock with brass and bone inlays.
North Indian (Bundelkhand) Toradar Matchlock Gun with Extensive Bone & Brass Inlay – 122cm Barrel. Late 18th, early 19th Century.
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A Toradar is a traditional Indian matchlock musket, widely utilised throughout the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th centuries during the Mughal era and subsequent regional rule.

These firearms feature long wrought-iron or steel barrels bound to wooden stocks using cord or leather, often decorated with bone, ivory, or brass inlays and detailed metalwork.

Authentic examples feature distinctive pentagonal or curved butt stocks, traditional matchlock mechanism components, period barrel binding, and signs of hand-forged metalwork.

A historic firearm of this length is often mounted horizontally on custom wall brackets within a study, gentlemans library, or hallway to serve as a dramatic focal statement.

Keep the item in a climate-controlled environment to prevent wood warping and metal oxidisation, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners on fragile bone or brass inlays.
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