Persian Long Gun

[rickystl]

I believe this gun is completely Persian made, including the lock, stock, and barrel - as they say. Late 18th to very early 19th Century. The barrel has a makers mark and small traces of silver in the engraving. And the single groove, double sided front sight often seen on Caucasian and Persian long guns.The barrel and lock were over-cleaned at some point.
The stock is completely covered in fine mosaic work consisting of small pieces of bone, wood, and brass. Unfortunately, there are some small chips of mosaic missing. The lock is early miquelet style with a thin neck, with old solder repairs. Seems to hold fine and lock is now in good working order. The barrel is now a .57 caliber smooth bore. Light and balances well and fun to shoot.
Picture heavy, so hope you enjoy. Don't see many of these around.
Rick.