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Sher Mohammed holds a replica jezail musket in his shop

(Josh Smith/Stars and Stripes)

Kabul, Afghanistan, Feb. 5, 2014: Sher Mohammed holds a replica jezail musket in his shop in downtown Kabul. Jezails, which were originally handmade by Afghans during their fight against the British in the 19th century, have survived along with other antique guns as a popular souvenirs for American servicemembers.

Read about the history of the jezail and check out more photos here.

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