A 67 inch Arab Jezail miguelet lock musket, of traditional form, with barrel marked Lazzari Cominaz, with exceptional European made lock and trigger guard of 16th century form, ornately engraved, with "purpling" on floral designs. The breech area extends to a panel of steel that runs under the barrel and is 29 inches long, with the trigger guard attached. The barrel is slightly swamped, and the muzzle flares slightly. The wood is clearly quite old, and there are deep cracks in the butt, as well as wear to the fore-end. The fore-end has been strengthened with 5 brass barrel bands, but also has steel additions that date to the gun's origin. The ramrod is iron. There is a saddle ring on the side plate, which are also of steel.

Note: The gun may not have been made by Lazaro Cominazo, but is of European manufacture, for the North African trade. It is of exceptional quality, and was probably owned and passed down by the family of an Emir, or Sheikh.

Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $ 68.00 plus 1.5% replacement and insurance.

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As described. The steel and iron parts have patches of light rust, but are generally very good. The barrel is dark brown, showing appropriate wear and some old light pitting. The wood is very worn, and probably dates from the manufacture of the gun, in the early 1700's. The butt has several large cracks, but is completely stable due to the steel / iron framework. The fore-end has some minor losses along the barrel, but the barrel and fore-end have been reinforced with the addition of brass bands, and the original steel or iron mounts. Witherells strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherells. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Conditions.