A matchlock rifle of an arsenal, dating: 17th Century

A matchlock rifle of an arsenal, dating: 17th Century, provenance: Italy, dating: 17th Century, provenance: Italy, Smooth, octagonal, 18 mm cal. barrel which narrows towards the nozzle, base with two stamps and 'R', '74' in front of the rear sight (armory number), fore-sight; long, rectangular lock marked at the sides 'BM', cock decorated with ray carvings and grooves; wooden, full stock, long, iron trigger, wooden ramrod with iron mounts., length 157 cm.