Looking for advice on reproducing a Turkish matchlock

[Janissary]

Hello, I would like to make a matchlock in the Turkish style. Here are links to some images to show what I mean.

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/38/fe/53/38fe53dbfece80bb3a55db511a5cd966.jpg
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a5/91/b6/a591b63dad2d3603c83dc2e970728198.png
Unfortunately I can't find good information about their construction. I think I've figured out how the lock mechanism works, and I have some information about the typical calibers and barrel lengths, but that's about it. If anyone knows any sources or information about what goes into making such a musket, I would appreciate it. I am completely new to gun projects, and I haven't seen examples of anybody else making such a musket, so I have a lot to figure out from scratch. But fortunately it appears to be a very simple type of musket.

 

[Janissary]

Here is a thread with more examples: Ottoman matchlock examples. - Ethnographic Arms & Armour

Can any of the experienced folks here identify what type(s) of wood they are using? I am hoping to get away with something cheaper than English Walnut. (Budget is limited for me.)

In every example there appears to be a thick vertical plate which covers the breech and extends up into a rear sight. Moreover, judging by the position of the touch hole, the breech plug must be very short, if there even is one. I am thinking of machining a single steel part which contains the tang, the vertical plate and a very short non-threaded breech plug, and having a skilled welder attach it to the barrel - however I am worried that this would be unsafe. If it is a stupid idea then I'm ready to be talked out of it.

 

[Janissary]

OK, I have found this thread discussing the idea of welding a breech plug, and I see that it is regarded as unsafe. So I will use a regular threaded plug, and solder on a big piece for the rear sight. NMLRA says that I can file a plug down to 1/2" of threading and it will still be plenty strong, so I should have room for a close touch hole.

I think I will base the dimensions off this piece, the only one I can find with both a verified length and a high quality photo showing the placement of lock pins.

Now I think I see how the whole gun can come together, so I'll flesh out the design in detail and meditate on whether it is ultimately worth doing, and I'll post a new thread for project updates if I go thru with it.

 

[Flint62Smoothie]

FWIW RickyStl has a shootable original and might be able to provide dimensions for the stock, e.g., height of comb, drop, length of pull, etc.

I’ve never seen any such build details either, but they do appear very straight forward. And these Toradars weren’t standardized, so you can’t mess up.