LUXURY FLINTLOCK RIFLE

Richly damascened. Flintlock mechanism with a trigger featuring a bird motif. Round barrel with a tulip-shaped muzzle, carved with a floral design, a geometric frieze along its length and stylised foliage at the muzzle. Wooden stock veneered with steel sheets to create a grainy effect and damascening matching the barrel. Iron ramrods, matching set. Complete with its original cleaning rod. Good working order.
India, 18th century.
Overall length 162 cm.

Expert: Alban Degrave