Lot 3021
An Ottoman tufek with damascus barrel, second half of the 18th century
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1366 Lots
Description
Octagonal damascus barrel, slightly constricted in the middle, the surface pitted. Seven-groove rifled bore in 15 mm calibre. Tang plate and iron miquelet lock plated with nickel silver, trigger defective. Half-stock with lavish inlays of bone, brass and Shiraz work. The butt additionally fitted with iron decorative rivets, the butt cap wrapped in leather. Shaft with pronounced signs of use, restored break at the fore-end and around the lock, inlays and rivets with several losses. Silver repoussé barrel bands. Ramrod missing. Length 104 cm.353440
Condition: III + Questions about the lot?