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3071 - An unusual Indian wall gun or ship's cannon with a percussion lock, Jhalawar (Rajasthan), dated 1872
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An unusual Indian wall gun or ship's cannon with a percussion lock, Jhalawar (Rajasthan), dated 1872 Heavy, conical barrel made of coiled damask with a fluted muzzle. On the underside, an eyelet for attaching the fork. Smooth bore, 32 mm caliber; lateral ridge in the front third (repair mark?), therefore not serviceable; finely engraved with floral motifs on the tail screw blade and above the chamber; marked “Made in Topchana Talawar No. 1 1872” above the chamber. Percussion lock with an additional eyelet mounted on the opposite side of the lock for a cord-pull trigger mechanism. Both lock plates are finely engraved with floral motifs and, on the right side, with a snake. Half-stock with an iron, engraved fitting set. Wood shows signs of wear and has a crack on both sides of the stock. Length 120 cm. Includes an iron fork with a screw-on pin; the base was added later. Condition: II
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Armor, Edged Weapons, and Antique Firearms - IIAuction house
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