Original Ottoman Empire Miquelet Lock Bone Inlaid Shishana Rifle with Ball Trigger c.1760-80 Hotchkiss MG It was re-instated in 1937

It was re-instated in 1937 when the regiment ceased to be a cavalry regiment and was then equipped with tanks

If one seeks an original Civil War forage cap that has been unaltered since 1865 then this is it

The decals however

though it is definitely worn from age and use

This very attractive rifle originally started life as a Flintlock long Rifle with 7 groove rifling

Original Ottoman Empire Miquelet Lock Bone Inlaid Shishana Rifle with Ball Trigger c.1760-80 Hotchkiss MG It was re-instated in 1937Original item: One of a kind. This is a great display piece! It is truly a work of art, as much as it is a weapon. A huge amount of time was put into producing this piece, with all the various inlays and artistry. In the 17th Century the Ottoman Empire really dominated the Middle East and became a real threat to Europe. In the 1680s they laid siege to Vienna, which certainly attracted the attention of all the Western European monarchies. By the end of