HUGE Relic 18th Century Middle Eastern Wheellock Camel Rifle- OVER 6 FEET LONG!

Not something seen every day . . .a relic/ antiquity Middle Eastern Camel rifle, 250+ years old and ready to hang on the wall as a MAGNIFICENT centerpiece. It is considered a relic, so no paperwork is required to own it. It is 75" LONG, OVER 6 FEET IN LENGTH . . . There is a reason for this, however. It was meant to be fired while on camelback, and the barrel needed to be long enough to project further forward than the head of the camel [or goodbye, transportation]. It is a wheellock, an early form of flintlock that used a flint to strike a front plate. inside the wheel was a charge and touch-hole leading to the barrel. The spark lit the pack and out goes the iron ball. PLEASE NOTE- being a relic, it is for display purposes only. It is a non-firing [lock works, though] artifact.
Details: red coral inlay to the lock plate and stock. original leather wrapping to the rear stock. affixed to the butt is a long camel-bone plate, used to steady the rifle and keep it from sinking into the sand when held vertically. brass-wrapped barrel.
It is over 250 years old, so not perfect. Quite rare, though, and a wonderful centerpiece for your wall or collection.

Notes: As shown, in 250+ year old relic condition.

Good

75"

Militaria, Swords, Blades & Antique Firearms

18%

Marco Ciccarini | (475) 319-1085 | rayciccarini@yahoo.com

Pickup Details

Private Residence

New Haven, CT 06513

When to Pickup

Saturday, 10/15, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

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