Mukahla Flintlock Rifle - Morocco - 19th Century

Mukahla flintlock rifle 
Morocco, 19th century
 Wood, steel, bone, silver, coral and turquoise 
Overall length: 160; Barrel length: 123 cm 
Cal: 13 mm

Barrel with sides then round, maintained with the mounting by seven silver nasturtiums, with embossed decoration, equipped with cabochons of coral and turquoise. Flintlock lock with steel chenapan. Steel ramrod. Wooden frame entirely covered with bone with incised decoration of circles and dots. The grip is decorated on each side with a silver cross set with coral and turquoise and a large ring set with fifteen coral baguettes. The breech tail is embellished with cut silver and a turquoise cabochon. The decoration is completed with engraved silver and coral ornaments. Engraved silver trigger guard decorated with coral and turquoise. Steel buttplate extending under the first third of the barrel.

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According to Article L311-2 of the French Internal Security Code, this collector's weapon is classified as a Category D collector's weapon. It is free to acquire and hold. We remind you that the sale of these weapons to minors is prohibited.