{"product_id":"original-ottoman-empire-miquelet-lock-rifled-shishana-carbine-with-damaged-brass-and-bone-inlaid-stock-faux-damascus-barrel-and-ball-trigger-circa-1800","title":"Original Ottoman Empire Miquelet Lock Rifled Shishana Carbine with Damaged Brass and Bone Inlaid Stock, Faux Damascus Barrel, and Ball Trigger, circa 1800","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original Ottoman Empire miquelet lock rifled \u003cem\u003eShishana\u003c\/em\u003e carbine dating to approximately 1800, distinguished by extensive brass and bone inlay, a short 36 1\/2\" overall length, a 24 1\/2\" octagonal rifled barrel with faux Damascus patterning, silver inlay, and the characteristic ball trigger and five sided butt stock. Despite substantial fore stock damage and missing decorative elements, it remains an unusually elaborate and visually striking example of Ottoman arms decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an antique black powder firearm manufactured before 1899. Under federal law, it may generally be owned within the United States without a special license or permit and does not require transfer through a Federal Firearms Licensee. However, state and local laws may vary. This firearm is sold solely as a historical collector’s item and has not been test fired or inspected for firing safety by a professional gunsmith. Any mechanical or bore observations provided below describe only its present condition and should not be interpreted as confirmation that the firearm is safe to load or fire. The purchaser is solely responsible for complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eShishana\u003c\/em\u003e was a highly decorated Ottoman miquelet arm, combining a distinctive lock system with richly ornamented stocks and metalwork. This example is notably compact at approximately 36 1\/2\" overall and appears to have been made in carbine length rather than shortened later, as the barrel shows a slight outward taper toward the muzzle and retains an integrated decorative and structural configuration consistent with its present length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figured wooden stock is extensively decorated with hundreds of small brass inlays in circular and geometric forms, many arranged into larger patterns. Bone inlays are also present on the butt and around the barrel tang area. A small bone patch box is fitted into the underside of the butt, and the trigger escutcheon is also bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stock has the characteristic five sided butt form associated with \u003cem\u003eShishana\u003c\/em\u003e arms. The trigger is a small iron ball without a surrounding trigger guard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe octagonal barrel measures approximately 24 1\/2\" and has a bore of approximately .55 caliber with seven groove rifling. The exterior has a faux Damascus patterned finish and retains an inlaid silver band near the rear right portion of the barrel. Additional foliate silver inlay is present on the barrel tang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe miquelet lock also shows silver line decoration, much of which has darkened to a blue toned tarnish and is now difficult to see clearly. The surviving barrel band is made from embossed sheet silver and shows old brazed repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fore stock has suffered substantial damage. The lower stock is split lengthwise over approximately the forward 12 1\/2\", and the right side of the fore stock is completely missing in that area. Additional wood loss extends rearward along the right side for approximately another 4\". Evidence remains for a second barrel band and a barrel wedge, both now missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumerous decorative inlays are also absent from the remainder of the stock. The empty inlets generally remain visible and intact, suggesting the pieces were lost over time rather than deliberately removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lock appears complete externally, but the ball trigger moves freely and does not presently engage the sear. The cock still moves, but it was not tested at half cock or full cock in order to avoid forcing or damaging the mechanism. These observations describe only the present mechanical condition and should not be interpreted as confirmation that the firearm is safe to load or fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original ramrod remains present and retains a clearing worm on its narrow end. Because of the fore stock damage, the original ramrod channel is no longer fully supported and the rod can now travel farther into the stock than intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sling swivel remains on the left side of the stock near the lock screws. The forward sling swivel is missing and was likely associated with one of the missing forward fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its compact carbine length, miquelet lock, seven groove rifled barrel, faux Damascus patterning, silver inlay, extensive brass and bone stock decoration, five sided butt, ball trigger, bone patch box, and surviving original ramrod, this is a highly decorative Ottoman \u003cem\u003eShishana\u003c\/em\u003e with strong display appeal. The extensive fore stock loss, longitudinal split, missing barrel band and wedge, numerous absent inlays, brazed barrel band repairs, nonfunctioning trigger engagement, missing forward sling swivel, and unsupported ramrod channel are all fully disclosed. It would fit especially well in an Ottoman arms, Islamic decorative weapons, miquelet lock, Middle Eastern firearms, or advanced antique arms collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYears of Manufacture: circa 1800\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: 0.55\"\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Ball \u0026amp; Powder\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 24 1\/2 inches\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOverall Length: 36 1\/2 inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Miquelet Lock\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle-Loaded\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFederal Classification: Pre-1899 Antique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory of the Miquelet Lock:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMiquelet lock is a modern term used by collectors and curators, largely in the English-speaking world, for a type of firing mechanism used in muskets and pistols. It is a distinctive form of snaplock, originally as a flint-against-steel ignition form, once prevalent in Spain, Portugal, Italy, the Balkans, North Africa, Ottoman Empire and throughout Spain's colonies from the late 16th to the mid 19th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe term miquelet lock was not recorded until the 19th century, long after the appearance of the mechanism in the 16th century, and is of uncertain origin. One commonly held view is that it was coined by British troops in the Peninsular War to describe the style of musket used by the Miquelet (militia) that had been assigned to the Peninsular Army of the Duke of Wellington.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45791431852101,"sku":"ONAC261028","price":3495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONAC261028.jpg?v=1789747965","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-ottoman-empire-miquelet-lock-rifled-shishana-carbine-with-damaged-brass-and-bone-inlaid-stock-faux-damascus-barrel-and-ball-trigger-circa-1800","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}