"Arab Matchlock Rifle - Probably Southern Arabian Peninsula, 19th Century"
Arab matchlock rifle - Probably Southern Arabian Peninsula, 19th century Possibly from Yemen or Oman. Barrel probably Indian and made before the rifle itself. Wooden frame decorated with engraved silver and steel. Oxidation to the steel, small accidents, the traditional softwood "ball" stock is missing. Length 122.5cm Barrel length 90.5cm Weight approximately 2690gr