ENGRAVED FLINTLOCK LONG GUN
An offering of a unique flintlock long gun embellished with carvings throughout the metal barrel and wood furniture. The firearm features a long round barrel engraved at both ends in figural and scrollwork motifs mounted in a full-length stock carved throughout in geometric, floral and figural motifs. The lock mechanism is similarly exquisite with a soldier of antiquity carved into the front face of the frizzen, the top jaw of the cock has been formed into the upper jaw and head of a man and a sardonic face is formed into the mounting plate. Exact origin of the piece is unclear with the only markings being on the tang of the barrel. Overall fair condition with several splits and losses throughout the wood furniture, a section of the barrel tang past the screw is missing and has been filled in with lead. Firing mechanism is functional with engagement on half- and full-cock sears.
BBL: 39", OAL: 53"
13 lbs