This ornate musket was manufactured c. 1840s-1870s in the classic style of the toradar matchlock muskets of South Asia which date back to as early as the 16th century and continued to see widespread use through the mid-19th century. The main difference on this example is that it has a more advanced percussion ignition system and a trigger enclosed by a trigger guard unlike the typical toradars. The consignor stated this piece was an Indian royal hunting gun. It features highly attractive gold damascene scrollwork at the muzzle and breech sections of the ornate ribbed barrel with sculpted foliate accents, a post front sight, smoothbore, East India Company percussion lock with the lion cipher at the center, cap compartment on the underside of the butt, and contrasting inlays on the stock.

Very good with most of the original gold remaining, silver gray and brown patina on the balance, mild oxidation, some missing barrel bands, and moderate wear. The stock is good and has cracks and chips, moderate wear, and some repairs including a spliced forend. Mechanically fine.