Moukahla
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The Moukahla (Arabic: مكحلة) or moukalla was a type of musket[1] widely used in North Africa, produced by many tribes, clans and nations.
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Moukahla | |
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Type | Musket |
Service history | |
In service | 17th to late 19th century |
Used by |
Kingdom of Morocco Deylik of Algiers Beylik of Tunis |
Wars | Nearly every war in the Maghreb from the 17th to 20th century |
Production history | |
Produced | 17th to early 20th century |
Variants | Kabyle Muskets, and other local variants |
Specifications | |
Length | Up to 6 feet |
Caliber | Usually .67 |
Action | Flintlock/percussion lock (conversion) |
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