Brass Blunderbuss Rifle From North Africa, Algeria, 19th Century

North African Brass TROMBLON Rifle
Algeria, 19th century
Wood, steel, silver, bone, wood and iron
Overall length: 95; Barrel length: 57 cm

Bronze barrel, fluted then round, blunderbussed at the muzzle; stamped three times on the top. Engraved brass breech. 
Engraved miquelet lock, dated and enhanced with engraved brass plates. The flintlock jaw screw is adorned with nails, two brass plates and coral beads. 
The wooden frame is decorated with chased and openwork silver plates and enriched with coral. On the counterplate, the screws are encircled by flower-shaped horn rosettes. Two brass bail rings.
Wooden ramrod with stamped silver tip.
Mounted on a piece of velvet with embroidered foliate motifs.

Very good condition. Very rare.

Reference : 5273

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According to article L311-2 of the French Code de la sécurité intérieure, this collectible weapon is classified as a category D collector's weapon. It is free to acquire and hold. We remind you that their sale is forbidden to minors.