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Offline Bigmon

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what is this? Old Matchlock??
« 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??









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Offline Mike Brooks

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Re: what is this? Old Matchlock??
« Reply #1 on: July 03, 2022, 05:19:31 PM »
Indian matchlock. Probably 19th century.
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Offline Dave B

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Re: what is this? Old Matchlock??
« Reply #2 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/
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Re: what is this? Old Matchlock??
« Reply #3 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
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