Flintlock Firearm
early 19th century (made)
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This is a Kashmiri version of a short barreled blunderbuss often referred to as a 'dragon' from its smoky discharge on firing. It is an early form of shotgun and such weapons were popular for self defence in Europe, often from horseback. The long belt clip on the side of this piece indicates that it was specifically designed for use when riding.
'Sher bacha' or 'young tiger' is a popular term often associated with Ottoman and Asian firearms inspired by European types.
'Sher bacha' or 'young tiger' is a popular term often associated with Ottoman and Asian firearms inspired by European types.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Crucible forged steel |
| Brief description | Flintlock pistol with a short damascus steel barrel with a bell muzzle, presented by H H Maharaja Gulab Singh, Kashmir, 19th century. |
| Physical description | Flintlock pistol with a damascus steel barrel with a bell muzzle (musketoon) decorated with chiselled and gilt floriations at the mouth and the breech mounted on a black coloured wooden stock. It is equipped with a steel belt clip. |
| Credit line | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879 |
| Production | Transferred from the India Museum to South Kensington Museum in 1879 |
| Summary | This is a Kashmiri version of a short barreled blunderbuss often referred to as a 'dragon' from its smoky discharge on firing. It is an early form of shotgun and such weapons were popular for self defence in Europe, often from horseback. The long belt clip on the side of this piece indicates that it was specifically designed for use when riding. 'Sher bacha' or 'young tiger' is a popular term often associated with Ottoman and Asian firearms inspired by European types. |
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| Accession number | 2604(IS) |
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| Record created | September 25, 2003 |
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