Near East, Persia / Iran, ca. 18th century CE. An extremely long flintlock rifle intended for use in warfare. The flared wooden stock end is adorned with hammered brass sheets and buttons, thus increasing the gripping power of the wielder, and an elongated trigger guard allowed for more control when firing. The octagonal iron barrel is held within a deep-grooved wooden forestock with several pinned brass sheets with intricately-hammered designs further securing the shaft. The spaces beneath the barrel hold an equally-extensive muzzle-loader pole with a slightly-widened packing end. The cast-iron flintlock mechanism is comprised of a threaded flint clamp, a smooth striking plate, and an adjustable flash pan. A bi-pronged sight rests laterally in relation to the flash pan, and a small strap ring was used for transporting the armament when not in use. Skillfully-crafted and beautifully-detailed, this elegant firearm exemplifies the craftsmanship of Persian marksmen! Size: 65" L (165.1 cm).

Provenance: private Ventura County, California, USA collection

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.

#130332

Rifle is non-functioning. Expected surface wear commensurate with age and use, small losses to brass adornments, light oxidation underneath hammered brass sheets along barrel, small nicks to stock, oxidation and wear to flintlock mechanism components, tarnishing to brass elements, with light earthen deposits throughout, otherwise very good.