An Ottoman miquelet-lock rifle, circa 1800 Earlier (17th century) smooth bore barrel in 14 mm calibre with a muzzle in the shape of a monster's head and double brass front sights. The top of the barrel is completely covered with chiselled ornamental designs, inlaid with silver, and set with several (some missing) corals. Iron (incomplete) silver-plated miquelet-lock (half-cock sear missing). Walnut full stock (minor damage and crack in front of the lock) with decorative nail patterns, and lavish openwork and engraved silver pieces. Five silver barrel bands and ,

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