A Turkish Miquelet lock carbine A Turkish Miquelet lock carbine, late 18th century, with 64cm sighted octagonal demascus rifled barrel decorated with silver scrolls at the breach and muzzle, the scroll engraved lock to a full stock overlaid around the tang with silver and dated 1223, decorated overall with brass dots and roundels. The butt inlaid with strips of stained and natural horn, ivory, bone and brass, button trigger and steel ram-rod 98cm overall IMPORTANT NOTE This lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding. This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018, on account of it being made before 3 March 1947 with less than 10% ivory by volume. Ivory declaration submission reference: 85MFEQSA. Condition Report: Some knocks and small brass inlay losses to the sharp edges of the butt