Mukahla Military Flintlock Rifle - Algeria - 19th Century

Mukahla military flintlock rifle
Algeria, 19th century
Wood, steel, silver, bone and brass
Overall length: 123; Barrel length: 85 cm 
Caliber: 18 mm

Barrel with sides then round maintained with the assembly by five silver nasturtiums cut out engraved. Marked GG2118. Engraved brass breech.
Wooden frame covered with silver and embossed leather and stamped with the gun number. Brass buttplate. Engraved steel flintlock lock with engraved brass plate. It has a date on the underside. The bas- sinet cover is richly engraved. Wooden ramrod with iron tip. Chased brass trigger tail. All screws engraved.

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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.