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Rifle with miquelet lockwork, Ottoman Empire, circa 1750–1800
2nd half of the 18th century
Musée de l'Armée - Hôtel des Invalides
Paris, France
Rifle with miquelet lockwork in iron, wood, ivory, gold, and gemstones. Grooved bore. Damask sided barrel, in the Damascene style at the ends. Attached to the barrel by four golden rings. Barrel decorated with golden foliage, decorated with gemstones. Ivory butt heel. Damaged marquetry. Stamps on the lock and on the magazine.
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- Title: Rifle with miquelet lockwork, Ottoman Empire, circa 1750–1800
- Date Created: 2nd half of the 18th century
- Location Created: Turkey
- Physical Dimensions: caliber: 0,0142 m / 1,645 (l) m, 5,885 kg
- Subject Keywords: Firearm
- Type: Fusil
- Medium: Fer, Bois, Ivoire, Or, Pierreries, Damasquiné, Damassé
- Inventory: M 2181
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