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1969.29.61

Smooth bore matchlock long gun. The gun has a touch-hole pricker attached by a chain. The gun is muzzle-loading and has a ramrod. Made from metal with a wooden stock, the stock curves upwards. There is gold foliate decoration on the barrel and trigger. [AB [OPS Move] 27/6/2017]

1969.29.61

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Collection type
Object
Description
Smooth bore matchlock long gun. The gun has a touch-hole pricker attached by a chain. The gun is muzzle-loading and has a ramrod. Made from metal with a wooden stock, the stock curves upwards. There is gold foliate decoration on the barrel and trigger. [AB [OPS Move] 27/6/2017]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Central India
Cultural groups
Maratha
Person
Field collector Morland family
PRM source Abingdon Museum
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1850?, uncertain
Date collected
By 1850 ?
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1969
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Metal, Process Damascened, Process Forged (Metal), Process Carved
Dimensions
Height: max 110 mm, Width: max 94 mm, Length: max 1670 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1969.29.61

Search terms: Firearm Weapon, Firearm Accessory, Firearm