Description
FINE MILITARY FLINTLOCK RIFLE
CIRCA 1800
the lock plate engraved with the east India company rampant lion, ringed cock, patent cock screw, regulation two stage barrel octagonal at the breech tapering to a round flared muzzle, Hyderabad armoury proof marks full walnut stock with chequered grip scrolled trigger guard, engraved butt plate, second form of acorn finial on the trigger guard
63in. (160cm) long, 11 bore
Provenance:
Ex armoury of the Nizam of Hyderabad. Hyderabad number APX-383-EX-73