Original Greek or Caucasian Miquelet Lock Jezail Musket with Steel Stock and Engraved Brass c.1800-20 IMA Merchandise model ANG6530 by American Optical

model ANG6530 by American Optical Company offered in very good condition with green tint lenses

The bottom of the pommel shows a U

butt plate and side plate are made of brass

The early war version were made of bronze and later nickel

The blade ricasso is marked:

Original Greek or Caucasian Miquelet Lock Jezail Musket with Steel Stock and Engraved Brass c.1800-20 IMA Merchandise model ANG6530 by American OpticalOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Jezail (sometimes Jezzail from the Arabic) is a simple, cost efficient and typically handmade muzzle loading long arm commonly used in the Middle East region in the past. These were all highly personalized, so no two were alike. They were often made with locally available locks, so it was common to see locks on these that were of varied origin. Offered here is a most attractive and relatively unusual Miquelet