Lot 183
  • 183

An Ottoman Silver-Mounted Rifle, Turkey, Dated A.H. 1212/ A.D. 1797-8

Estimate
11,000 - 13,000 GBP
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Description

the slender barrel of cast steel with gold gilt palmettes at each end of the barrel, silver engravings comprising floral motifs secured to the whole of the rifle, predominantly at the stock and butt, with a engraved silver sighting plate, gold overlay and coral at the trigger

Condition

Overall in very good condition. some abrasions to the silver engravings and the wooden sections have some scratches, as viewed.
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