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Originally Posted by jlrhiner
I believe that is called a "jezail". If you google that you will find tons of info and pics.
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While the "jezail" of Afghanistan and Pakistan does show the same decorative patterns and usually has the same kind of antique flintlock or similar ignition, originals are usually characterized by a very distinctive curved stock.
Of course that does not preclude some Khyber Pass shops slapping mock-ups together for the tourist trade, which based on the OP's description his seems to be.