Matchlock gun
| Accession Nr.: | 55.16.1 |
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| Type: | weapons and armament |
| Date of production: |
19th century
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| Materials/Techniques: | wood, bone, steel, iron;gold inlay |
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| Dimensions: | length:176 cm űrsize:15 mm |
This matchlock gun features a gilt sight and a plain round barrel, the latter displaying some simple gilt decoration at the muzzle and the breech only. An iron panel, framed by a giltedge, is located at the breech,immediately behind the sight, displaying a partially unintelligible, stamped signature in Persian "Amal-e Hoseyn. The rifle was made for the domestic market or for export to India.