Ottoman Flintlock Rifle, Dzeferdar. Ottoman Balkans Late 18th Century

OTTOMAN SILEX RIFLE, DZEFERDAR.
Late 18th century Ottoman Balkans
Steel, wood, mother-of-pearl, silver
Total L.: 143cm. L. Barrel: 111cm

Barrel with pans, then round, slightly blunderbussed, with mouth ring. The top features floral decoration in gold damascene.
Flintlock, miquelet-style.
Wooden frame, entirely covered with mother-of-pearl plates forming varied motifs in several registers.
Silver fittings with repoussé decoration. Six nasturtiums, two leaves. Silver buttplate.

Grand luxe rifle in its original used condition; some minor missing mother-of-pearl plates, lock to be cleaned.

Text and photos © FCP CORIDON

Ref.: 7091

This collector's weapon is, according to article L311-2 of the French Code of Internal Security, classified as a collector's weapon, category D. Its acquisition and possession are free. Its acquisition and possession are free. We remind you that their sale is forbidden to minors.