A 14 BORE ALBANIAN MIQUELET-LOCK MUSKET, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY

A 14 BORE ALBANIAN MIQUELET-LOCK MUSKET, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY with long tapering sighted barrel retained by four engraved brass bands (one replaced), formed with a vase-shaped muzzle, stamped with a brief inscription including 'Antonio' at the breech, plain tang, flat lock with engraved external mainspring, hardwood full stock almost entirely encased in engraved and pierced steel plaques, very slender butt of characteristic form inlaid with circular and diamond-shaped panels of mother-of-pearl (trigger-guard missing), a pair of sling swivels, and steel ramrod 118.8 cm; 46 ¾ in barrel