More Enfields in Afghan

[RJW NZ]

I found this on Pinterest.com, I can see at least one Enfield in the pile at his feet, and butt stocks on those flintlocks look like they were tree branches not very long ago.

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[gsimmons]

Some of them look like they're still tree branches!

[apachedawg]

I would sure like to dig through that pile and see if there are any treasures in it

[Peter Laidler]

Believe me apachedog, contrary to popular belief, they ain't blessed with any ability to look after their weaponry - or anything now that I come to think of it! Everything out there is a pile of sh.............., er.............., excrement!

[Midmichigun]

The unique stock on some of them.... are probably 'cause they are "Jezails".
Wikipedia says this:
"The stocks were handmade and were very ornately decorated. Jezail stocks also featured a very distinctive curve which is not seen in the stocks of other muskets. The exact function of this curve is debated. Some say that it is purely decorative in nature. Others say that the curve of the stock allowed it to be tucked under the arm and cradled tightly against the body, as opposed to being held to the shoulder like a typical musket or rifle. The argument against this method of firing is that the flash pan would be dangerously close to the face and the weapon would be harder to aim. It is more likely that the rifle was only tucked under the arm of the rider whilst riding horse or camel. It has also been stated that the weapon was fired by grasping the stock near the trigger, like a pistol, while the curved portion is tucked under the firers forearm. This allowed the rifle to be fired with one hand while mounted.

Jezails were often fired from a forked rest, or a horn or metal bi-pod."

The one note, is that not all those look very ornate....