Bidspirit auction | AN OTTOMAN FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS

AN OTTOMAN FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS - The stock showing Galata Italian craftsmanship, of hardwood elaborately embellished in pierced and profiled silver throughout, with solid silver buttplate and barrel bands struck with silver marks of CN(?) within a beaded cartouche. The flintlock mechanism engraved, the massive barrel with flared muzzle elaborately inlaid with chiseled silver panels in vinework motifs and a partial date, 120_, dating it between 1785 c.e. and 1795 c.e.. With turned hardwood ramrod intact. As found. Uncleaned, minor losses to wood, triggerguard lacking, losses to silver inlay. Overall length 49.5cm./ 19 1/2 inches Condition V Ships to continental U.S. address only.