A 13 BORE OTTOMAN BALKAN MIQUELET-LOCK MUSKET, THE LOCK DATED 1192 AH (CIRCA 1778/9) with octagon

A 13 BORE OTTOMAN BALKAN MIQUELET-LOCK MUSKET, THE LOCK DATED 1192 AH (CIRCA 1778/9) with octagonal sighted barrel stamped with the barrelsmith`s mark towards the breech, the lock applied with panels of engraved silver and with the date on the lower jaw, figured hardwood full stock, inlaid with geometric brass rondels beneath the lock, faceted butt decorated en suite, with segmental panels of contrasting bone and wood, a large cartouche-shaped panel of bone beneath, and large domed silver nails (the rear portion of the butt missing), and brass sling swivel (later ramrod, the barrel bands and one sling swivel missing) 94.3cm; 37 1/8in barrel