404 - AN OTTOMAN TURKISH TUFEK RIFLE WITH INTRICATE BRASS OVERLAY, 19TH CENTURY

AN OTTOMAN TURKISH TUFEK RIFLE WITH INTRICATE BRASS OVERLAY, 19TH CENTURY A finely crafted Ottoman Turkish tufek rifle with an octagonal barrel containing a heptagonal bore, the stock of wood which has been set with intricate openwork brass overlay in floral patterning throughout. A cartouche bearing an Arabic inscription, possibly a Tughra mark, can be found in the brass overlay near the butt. A similar gilt cartouche can be found impressed into the lock mechanism itself. The mechanism is of the characteristic miquelet style, activated by the press of the ovoid trigger. The sight drilled with four holes for different elevations. Ottoman Turkey, 19th century. Dimensions: L: 40 1/4 in., (102.2 cm.) Condition: Pitting across barrel and lock mechanism. Brass overlay well preserved, separating from stock slightly in some places. Wood stock well attached through majority of rifle, area near muzzle pulling away slightly. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.