A little write up from the link
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matchlock
Do click on the "chinese" Link
Shamsher
Antique Matchlock Gold,Silver & Ivory -1280
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shooter
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if you could tell me which state ur father bought it from, i could tell u lot more about. as i said it might be from south rajasthan/ udaipur. but if u could tell me a bit more, it would be helpful.
You want more gun control? Use both hands!
God made man and God made woman, but Samuel Colt made them equal.
One does not hunt in order to kill; on the contrary, one kills in order to have hunted. by Jose Gasset.
God made man and God made woman, but Samuel Colt made them equal.
One does not hunt in order to kill; on the contrary, one kills in order to have hunted. by Jose Gasset.
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Shamsher
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Dear Mark
I cleaned the Barrel part.
Dear Shooter
Did you manage to source any further information.
Below is a picture of my fathers pets. I'm the one on the left.
Happy Viewing
I cleaned the Barrel part.
Dear Shooter
Did you manage to source any further information.
Below is a picture of my fathers pets. I'm the one on the left.
Happy Viewing
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shooter
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