NAM.1950-10-30-1

Flintlock jezail, 1809-1900. Supposedly collected by Major D H Acworth of 55th Coke's Rifles who served in the Mohmand campaign of 1908 (?). Barrel 56 in long and bound to stock with ornamental brass bands. The muzzle is flared and the barrel has ornamental panels forged into it Mother of pearl inlay and carving. East India Company lock.

India, North West Frontier, Mohmand Expedition (1908)