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General discussion => Antique Gun Collecting => Topic started by: Bigmon on July 03, 2022, 04:44:31 PM

Title: what is this? Old Matchlock??
Post by: Bigmon on July 03, 2022, 04:44:31 PM

I mean the old gun, not him.  My cousin bought this at a flea market or yard sale.  Any idea what it is and how old might be??
(https://i.ibb.co/kxkKLrd/100-3000.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vHg1Nrt)

(https://i.ibb.co/YLLVTBc/100-3001.jpg) (https://ibb.co/2kkpY3v)

(https://i.ibb.co/vHLGznB/100-3002.jpg) (https://ibb.co/XbFgJR4)

(https://i.ibb.co/HX6rjzn/100-3003.jpg) (https://ibb.co/N75LMjZ)

(https://i.ibb.co/QPLT1Rk/100-3004.jpg) (https://ibb.co/n79Y5vB)

Title: Re: what is this? Old Matchlock??
Post by: Mike Brooks on July 03, 2022, 05:19:31 PM

Indian matchlock. Probably 19th century.

Title: Re: what is this? Old Matchlock??
Post by: Dave B on July 03, 2022, 09:09:17 PM

Mike is right on. If you google match lock you will see there are several that come up. Here is one that is close to your friends. https://mjlmilitaria.com/antique-indian-matchlock-musket/

Title: Re: what is this? Old Matchlock??
Post by: Bigmon on July 06, 2022, 07:28:45 PM

Thanks, sure looks alot like it.  295 pounds would be around $6 -700 I guess?  I don't know what he paid but it wasn't near that.  Of course I don't think his is in that good condition.  But it's a neat wall hanger.
Thanks again