Matchlock gun (toradar) nineteenth century

Steel, wood, iron, gold | 148.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 37887

Description

A matchlock or toradar with a finely-etched twist barrel, gold-damascened foliage at the muzzle and breech, retained by nine gold bands; gold-mounted wooden full stock and original iron ramrod.

Provenance

Presented to King Edward VII, when Prince of Wales, during his tour of India in 1875-76
People involved

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page King Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom (1841-1910)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Steel, wood, iron, gold

iron, steel, gold, wood

etched, damascened

Measurements

148.0 cm (whole object)

106.5 cm (barrel length)
Groupings
Category
Arms and Armour
Object type(s)
weapons
projectile weapons
firearms
small arms
long guns
matchlock guns
Places

Place of Production

Sindh [Pakistan]

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