Description Dated 1828 in Arabic, Likely Circassian. Lavishly inlaid with gold koftgari scrollwork, Hallmarked silver mounts throughout. Damascus Steel Barrel. Highly Figured tiger-stripe stock. Bone Butt Cap with great patina. Rear Peep Sight. Barrel measures 38 7/6″, Bore measures .51 inches. Overall length 50 1/2″. Lock functions and feels strong. Bore is dusty, but rifling is visible and strong looking down from the muzzle. This gun was likely cleaned in the last 50 years, but is slowly regaining a pleasing natural patina. The stock appears smooth and dry, with an old repair, a few cracks and areas of loss. No Ramrod. Front mount under muzzle is loose. Barrel wedges not present. Antique, Ships directly to buyers home. International buyers, please request shipping quote prior to bidding. Oversize shipping due to length. Keywords: Rifle, Antique, Caucasus, Turkey, Turkish, Ottoman,