A 16 BORE NORTH AFRICAN MIQUELET-LOCK MUSKET, ALGERIA EARLY 19TH CENTURY
A 16 BORE NORTH AFRICAN MIQUELET-LOCK MUSKET, ALGERIA EARLY 19TH CENTURY
with octagonal swamped sighted barrel retained by six chased silver bands decorated with scrolling foliage and a further plain band at the muzzle, the breech fitted with brass back-sight incorporating an additional moulding behind, the tang overlaid with brass, chiselled iron lock of characteristic form, the safety-catch and bridles overlaid with chased brass, figured hardwood three-quarter stock inlaid with silver plaques decorated with scrolls, flowers and foliage, faceted butt, brass butt-cap, brass trigger-plate, and embroidered fabric thumb-defence (associated ramrod)
122.0 cm; 48 in barrel
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A 16 BORE NORTH AFRICAN MIQUELET-LOCK MUSKET, ALGERIA EARLY 19TH CENTURY
with octagonal swamped sighted barrel retained by six chased silver bands decorated with scrolling foliage and a further plain band at the muzzle, the breech fitted with brass back-sight incorporating an additional moulding behind, the tang overlaid with brass, chiselled iron lock of characteristic form, the safety-catch and bridles overlaid with chased brass, figured hardwood three-quarter stock inlaid with silver plaques decorated with scrolls, flowers and foliage, faceted butt, brass butt-cap, brass trigger-plate, and embroidered fabric thumb-defence (associated ramrod)
122.0 cm; 48 in barrel
