"Ottoman Flintlock Rifle Known As Tüfek Shishana - Ottoman Türkiye, 18th-19th Century"
Ottoman flintlock rifle called tüfek shishana - Ottoman Turkey, 18th-19th centuryCollectors and museums call this type of rifle tüfek (it is simply the Turkish word for rifle) and shishana refers to short rifles. Lock with gold damascened morlaque. Functional mechanism. Barrel forged from beautiful Damascus steel. Stock decorated with silver-gilt elements set with red coral cabochons. Stock covered with green velvet. Bone butt plate. Unfortunately the wooden stock is cut after the lock. The weapon still stands but this causes play and would require professional restoration. For any shipping or delivery, please contact me beforehand. Length 120cm Barrel length 85cm Weight 3170gr