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Morocco, late 19th century. Long MOUKALA rifle. All...

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Morocco, late 19th century. Long MOUKALA rifle. All metal parts with slight gray patina. Miquelet-type flintlock lock. Octagonal barrel, punched with a thunderbolt on an oblique side, then round, bearing a sight and rear sight, ending in a bead at the muzzle. Wooden stock with long shaft, the bone end decorated with arabesques and scrolls cut in brass and iron, the shaft with two steel bracelets and 15 silver plate bracelets chased with small decorations. Rod present. Mechanism not working. 161 cm (barrel 121 cm). (Wear and tear and minor accidents. Fairly good condition).