Helgot

Overall length
168 cm

Materials
wood, brass, silver, metal, chicken wing wood

Weight
7kg

Dating
Late 18 to early 19th century

Origin

Minangkabau people

Padang Highlands

West-Sumatra

Sumatra, 18 tot 19th century

A late 18th to 19th century Malay 'Padri' or 'Satingar' matchlock musket. One of three currently for sale. These are heavy guns that don't have a ramrod. The lowerling of the bullit was achieved simply by stumping the gun with the butt on the ground. The lock mechanism is complete with its two fuse holders. I have yet to see a good condition barrel on these guns. The monsoon seasons have taken their toll on these steel barrels.

CONDITION

This example has been restored by a professional restorer. The bolt in front of the trigger guard is a handcrafted replacement. Original brass parts with some having remains of silver gilding. The chicken wing wood stock is untouched and in good condition. Overall size is 168cm with an 18mm calibre barrel.

LITERATURE

https://www.mandarinmansion.com/article/padri-gun-westenenk

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