Antique Jezail Flintlock Rifle with Brass and Bone Inlay
Item Details
An antique jezail or “camel gun”, a type of rifle that was popular throughout North Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. The gun is a muzzle loader and includes its original ramrod. It has a flintlock action with a curved stock flaring to a triangular butt, allowing the rifle to be held in an armpit while riding a camel or horse. It features brass and bone inlay to the stock and barrel. This firearm is not in firing condition and is being sold as a historical collectible item, not a functional firearm.
| Type | Jezail Flintlock |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Marks | No Discernible Maker’s Mark |
| Barrel Materials | Metal |
| Origin | Central Asia, India, Middle East |
| Stock Materials | Brass, Wood |
| Period | Antique |
| Action Type | Flintlock |
| Load Type | Muzzleloader |
| Propellant | Black Powder |
Condition
- marks, scratches and abrasions throughout piece; cracks in wood along stock; brass embellishments have fallen off in spots, those remaining are dented and oxidized; sling has been repaired and has dry and cracking leather; wear to the bone inlay; extensive oxidation throughout with some pitting.
Dimensions
Item #
18DAL307-198
