(A) AN INTERESTING DUAL IGNITION INDIAN TORADOR MUSKET.

Late, circa 19th century. Round barrel retained by 4 decorative bands. Breech is stamped "OC" / 8". Flintlock lock on a convex plate with roller frizzen. Trigger sits to the right of the guard. Interestingly, the musket is also set up to hold a burning match, this secondary match lock mechanism operated by a pad which is squeezed along the lower tang. Slender full length stock of classic form terminating in a steel cap at the butt. CONDITION: Fair. Metal has a mottled silvery brown patina. Forend has slivers of loss along the edges. The wrist has several breaks, some with older repairs.

Name

Value

Barrel Length

43 - 1/4"

Caliber/Bore

.58 Smoothbore

FFL Status

Antique

Manufacturer

Indian

Model

Torador