Antique PERSIAN MIQUELET FLINT LOCK RIFLE ca. 1780-1800 FINE QUALITY IVORY, SILVER, CORAL & TORQUOISE ARAB GUN Start Price USD 3,786.00 Current Price USD 3,786.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, July 24, 2008 End Time Tuesday, July 29, 2008 Location Miami Lakes, FL See more about 'Antique PERSIAN MIQUELET FLINT LOCK RIFLE ca. 1780-1800' Description A FINE QUALITY IVORY INLAID TORQUOISE & SILVER CARVED PERSIAN MIQUELET RIFLE, ca. 1780-1800 In overall fine condition. 41", Persian-proofed, octagonal to round, rifled, cannon-form, iron, .60 caliber barrel with a fine and distinct Damascus pattern-twist and a deeply rifled bore. The breech with a clearly struck Persian maker's/proof mark and a "Turkish-type" rear, peep sight.  Secured to the figured ivory and silver fullstock by means of five (5) plain brass barrel bands (a period repair to uppermost band). Fine quality wood and ivory and silver, fullstock with a narrow rounded butt with decorative brass and ivory inlays. Retains 85% finish with sharp contours, a fine carving and etching details, some handling marks and light wear/abrasions. Sculpted ivory butt-cap with expected minor age-stains/wear. Persian-made Miquelet lock with an illegible maker's mark, fine mechanics, smooth steel-gray surfaces, some light discoloration and its original components. Steel ball-type trigger with matching smooth surfaces. In overall fine untouched condition with a brown-mustard patina to the brass fittings. Some handling marks, light wear and sharp contours with fine metal surfaces. The iron with an untouched age-patina and the expected minor discoloration. In functional order with a strong mainspring its original components: retains its original, braided, red cord, suspension loop. A very nice and decorative example of a high quality Persian Rifle, ca. 1780-1800. Overall length, 55'   THIS RIFLE DOES NOT WORK AND WILL NOT EVER AGAIN WORK.  IT IS FOR DECORATIVE PURPOSES ONLY. Place a Bid!