Original Indian Toradar Matchlock Musket with Octagonal Barrel circa 1800 - 60 Inches Long Japanese Flags the Americans awarded themselves the

the Americans awarded themselves the nickname of the "Polar Bears" as a testament to surviving the arctic winter

5” tall with large ear handle of typical sea going shape with a flared bottom

DECEMBER 1971

and then to New York in 1776

Original Indian Toradar Matchlock Musket with Octagonal Barrel circa 1800 - 60 Inches Long Japanese Flags the Americans awarded themselves theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an elegant Indian Matchlock "TORADAR" gun, measuring 60" in overall length, the barrel itself being 45 1 2". 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 . 65", this is a highly maneuverable weapon despite its long length. These were always smooth bore, but with such