Original Ottoman Empire - Causasian Miquelet Lock Silver Decorated Shishana Musket with Ball Trigger and Figured Stock - Circa 1780 16th Century most likely after the original

most likely after the original was damaged

with a lightly oxidized patina on the medal

By the 1930s

The rifle is well balanced

Despite being designed with a series of ventilation holes

Original Ottoman Empire - Causasian Miquelet Lock Silver Decorated Shishana Musket with Ball Trigger and Figured Stock - Circa 1780 16th Century most likely after the originalOriginal item: One of a kind. This is a great display piece! It is truly a work of art, as much as it is a weapon. A huge amount of time was put into producing this piece, with all the various inlays and artistry. In the 17th Century the Ottoman Empire really dominated the Middle East and became a real threat to Europe. In the 1680s they laid siege to Vienna, which certainly attracted the attention of all the Western European monarchies. By the end of