Late 18th century Indian-made muzzle-loading rifle
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Late 18th century Indian-made muzzle-loading rifle
WEAPON
REVOLUTIONARY MOVEMENTS 19th century
late 18th century
WEAPONS
Its frame is wooden and the stock is decorated with inlaid ivory, coloured stones and small decorative brass studs that all together form oriental patterns. At the base of the stock there is a strong brass plate with engraved designs, which also protects the trigger. There is a similar plate on the left side of the frame, which is attached with two strong iron screws. The stock cap has been removed. The long iron barrel is polygonal and has inlaid and engraved brass, silver and copper spiral decorations. Five silver plates with embossed decorations of medieval weapons, banners and spirals, like rings, connect the plain wooden frame to the decorated barrel. The firing mechanism is iron, looks like a cock’s head on the outside and has brass plates with engraved spiral decorations.