Lot 1111
Ottoman Empire Miquelet Flint All Metal Long Gun. Circa 18th century. A Good Ottoman Empire Albania/Montenegro miquelet flint all metel long gun 55inch.70 cal. steel barrel engraved on top of the breech; "LOP?TTOLO LAZZI", a squared "ZA" proof mark, and two inverted "fleur de lis". All metal stock with/engraving, butt to the lock is decorated with mother-of-pearl panel inlays and brass decoration. The miquelet flint lock is engraved en suite and has a pigeon engraved on the bottom of the main spring. Original ram rod. The barrel is held to the stock by (3) brass capcines. In good working order. This is a very good quality example unlike the majority available of the form. Condition unusually good.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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| Realized $1,380 |
