A miquelet flintlock rifle, Ottoman, end of the 17th century. Twist Damascus barrel with a smooth bore in 18 mm calibre and a cannon muzzle. The barrel is octagonal, merging to 16-sided, then expands upward like a roof. The top of the barrel is richly set with silver arabesque, flower, and knotted ribbon-shaped inlays. Chiselled, fine Miquelet lock with a master's mark on the lock plate. Reworked, wooden full stock (minor repairs) with brass, mother-of-pearl, and green bone inlays in the butt. Cut iron trigger guard and buttstock band. Original ramrod with iron,

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Photo credit: © INTERFOTO / History / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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