1837, Capture Of Constantine - Algerian Flintlock Rifle

1837, Capture of Constantine - Algerian Flintlock Rifle Rifle that has retained its collection label, but is not legible. "1837 Capture of Constantine weapon of honor given by Colonel??????????" Rifle that belonged to General Guitry (1874 – 1941). Then remained in the family. You will find its service records by clicking on the link below: https://museedesetoiles.fr/piece/general-de-corps-darmee-guitry/ Miquelet lock decorated with chiseled brass. The lock spring is missing. Wooden stock inlaid with cylindrical elements in brass and bone (or ivory). The wood is also decorated with cut silver plates and set with red coral cabochons. European barrel with sides in the first third then round to the muzzle. The barrel is held to the wood by seven chiseled and embossed silver rings. A weapon of fine quality and a fine testimony to the conquest of Algeria by France. Length 172.5cm Barrel length 132cm Weight approximately 3600g