Original Indian Toradar Matchlock Musket with Gold Inlaid Damascus Barrel c. 1780 - 66" Long Japanese Artwork & Posters General Vandegrift

General Vandegrift

A white metal powder compact in the shape of a heart

and is nicely marked TOWER

Lines Bros Ltd was the largest manufacturer

Each shows typical scuffs

Original Indian Toradar Matchlock Musket with Gold Inlaid Damascus Barrel c. 1780 - 66" Long Japanese Artwork & Posters General VandegriftOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely Indian Matchlock "TORADAR" gun, measuring 66" in overall length, the barrel itself being 48". The traditional ignition system of the various Indian States of British India, matchlocks were in use on the Sub Continent from the early 1600's through the 1800s. With a bore of around . 59", this is a highly maneuverable weapon despite its long length. These were always smooth bore, but with such long