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DECORATIVE NORTH AFRICAN MIQUELET.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 500.00 USD
DECORATIVE NORTH AFRICAN MIQUELET.
Cal. 75 NSN. 62.5" overall, 47" octagonal to round barrel with inset silver and brass decorative inlays, 2 sheet brass decorated barrel bands, the fishtail shaped butt stock is inset with carved camel bone, brass studs, and other insets. The style of weapon most popular souvenir among travelers to the Middle East in late 19th century. CONDITION: iron miquelet mechanism is not functional but decoratively engraved. (01-22953/JS). ANTIQUE. $400-500.