A museum quality 18th century Tufek rifle, probably Ottoman Turk, with extensive gold and silver inlays on the mounts, a gold inlaid Damascus patterned barrel, and gold inlaid miquelet lock. The stock is tiger striped, and the barrel bands have inlaid patterns of silver leaves. The barrel is octagonal, and deeply rifled, and about .69 caliber. Dimensions: 50.5 inches long overall, with the barrel being 38.75 inches long. We do not sell post 1898 firearms to California residents unless they have a valid FFL or Relic and Curio license. Ben Pate at American Arms in Woodland, CA will handle all in state and out of state transfers. His fees are $100 per gun plus any applicable shipping charges. By purchasing this lot you agree that you will be solely responsible for compliance with all applicable Legal Requirements governing the purchase, sale, transfer and shipping of Firearms. The Firearms must be shipped only to a Federal Firearms License holder (“FFL Holder”). You must transmit a copy of your (or your FFL Holder’s) license to the seller before the Firearms can be shipped. You must make arrangements with an FFL Holder before placing a bid. It is very important that you contact an FFL Holder before placing a bid in order to verify the complete cost of the transfer, the legality of the item in your area, and to make sure you qualify to pass any required background checks. “Firearms” shall have the meaning provided under the Gun Control Act of 1968, 18 U.S.C. 101 et seq. “Legal Requirements” means all applicable legal requirements for the sale, transfer and transport of the item, including but not limited to statutes, regulations and/or requirements of any country, state locality, province, municipality or other government authority or regulatory entity regarding sales or auctions, the sale and/or transfer of the item, export or import control, taxation, duties or tariffs, and licensing of brokers and dealers.

Overall in very good to excellent condition. There are two keys to hold the barrel to the stock that are missing, and there is a small crack in the wood of the forend, and some minor scratches. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under terms and conditions. Please note we do not accept credit cards.