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Mukahla flintlock RIFLE
Morocco, 19th century
Wood, steel, bone, wood and iron
Overall length: 160; Barrel length: 124 cm
Cal.: 13 mm
Flintlock, round barrel, slightly blunderbussed at the muzzle and held to the frame by twelve engraved steel nasturtiums, one of which is fitted with a ring. Flintlock lock with engraved steel chenapan. Iron ramrod.
Wooden mounting entirely inlaid with bone plates with flower motifs, adorned with chased brass nails and bays. Cut-out iron reinforcement.
Half of the stock is engraved bone, with two stylized brass crosses. Steel reinforcement under the barrel. Engraved brass trigger guard.
N°11
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According to article L311-2 of the French Internal Security Code, this collector's weapon is classified in category D. It is free to acquire and hold. We remind you that their sale is forbidden to minors.
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