Hi Victrix
"Generally" the term rifle is used to describe a shoulder gun with a rifled barrel.
And barrels with smooth bores are often referred to as muskets, or long guns. Of course the term long gun could be used to describe any type of shoulder gun. The terms are sometimes used interchangeably.
That your's lacks any sling swivals is not that unusual. Many of these Jazails were made without trigger guards. The quality of barrels, locks, and decoration (if any) varied greatly as can be seen from surviving specimens. Often these guns utilized a minimum of parts just assembled or cobbled together to make something that would shoot. While others had more attention to their build quality.
Your's appears to be built as a simple, solid "work" rifle that's definately seen plenty of action, but not abused. I notice the forged ramrod with the somewhat squared/flattened end with a slot for a cleaning patch. Looks very sturdy like the rest of the gun. Often these ramrods are missing.
So yes, this should make a nice, authentic display with your collection.
Rick
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