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HomeFirearms, Blades & Other WeaponsFirearmsObsolete CalibresMuzzleloaders, Rifles & Other Long arms Afghan, 19th Century, Jezail Flintlock Musket, Brass Banding, Engraved Barrel, Bone & Brass Inlay, Red Pigment Highlights, Obsolete Calibre

Afghan, 19th Century, Jezail Flintlock Musket, Brass Banding, Engraved Barrel, Bone & Brass Inlay, Red Pigment Highlights, Obsolete Calibre

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SKU: RQMEOOXGEO_4865211603 (ref. no.)

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SKU: RQMEOOXGEO_4865211603 Category: Muzzleloaders, Rifles & Other Long arms Tags: 19th, Afghan, Banding, Barrel, Bone, brass, Calibre, Century, Engraved, flintlock, Highlights,, Inlay, jezail, musket, Obsolete, Pigment, Red, Trench Art
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*Afghan, 19th Century, Jezail Flintlock Musket, Brass Banding, Engraved Barrel, Bone & Brass Inlay, Red Pigment Highlights, Obsolete Calibre*

A fine and evocative example of an Afghan jezail, measuring approx. 134.3cm overall with a 100cm barrel. The long, heavy barrel displays traditional tribal-style line and diamond engraving, typical of Khyber Pass and North-West Frontier work, with the original flintlock mechanism intact. The lockplate, cock, and frizzen all remain present, the cock currently secured by a tie for display and preservation. The buttstock is characteristically curved, designed to rest under the arm for stability, and the barrel is retained by six hand-shaped brass bands. The ramrod survives, with decorative turned sections and cross-hatched grip to the head.

History Note:
The jezail musket became the iconic firearm of Afghanistan and the wider tribal frontier during the 18th and 19th centuries. Typically assembled from a mixture of imported European lock mechanisms and locally forged barrels, each was unique to the craftsman and region of origin. Their long barrels gave superior range and accuracy, allowing Afghan tribesmen to outshoot British forces armed with standard smoothbore muskets. Jezails were used with devastating effect during the First Anglo-Afghan War (1839–1842), notably at the disastrous retreat from Kabul, and continued to appear in later conflicts along the North-West Frontier. Beyond their battlefield use, jezails also embodied tribal identity, often decorated with brass banding, silver inlay, or engraved motifs such as those seen on this example.

*Condition*
The musket is in solid original condition with a deep age patina to the barrel and lock, showing light surface pitting consistent with age. The brass banding remains intact, though with expected dents, wear, and minor repairs. The barrel engraving is still visible along the breech area. The flintlock mechanism is complete; the cock is currently tied down to stabilise the mechanism for display. The stock shows old wear and minor losses to the wood in places, but retains its correct curved butt form. The ramrod is present and original. Overall, a very good survivor of its type, untouched and displaying excellent character. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.

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