Guns International #: 101375009

Category - Antique Rifles - 1500-1850 - Antique Rifles - Flintlock

Category
Antique Rifles - 1500-1850
Antique Rifles - Flintlock

Antique, Original Moroccan Camel Gun (Snaphance Lock, Early 19th Century)

Description:
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. 

Many gunsmiths set up in Tétouan and used skills they learned from Spain to make guns such as these. They used the Snaphance (also written "Snaphaunce") system, a forerunner of the traditional flintlock system that had yet to be introduced. These long guns were intended to be used from the saddle of a camel. They had smooth bores, but were surprisingly accurate. Production continued for over 200 years, even through the Victorian Era.

This gun is a great example of such Jezails made between 1800 and 1820, using the finest materials available and enhanced in masses of Coin Silver. These were most likely smelted from Spanish 16th and 17th century "Treasure" looted or mined in South America. The amazing long stock, measuring 56" overall, is fully inlaid with camel bone, copper inlays, round topped nails, and engraved and embossed barrel bands. The sheer volume of this work is truly extensive. The lock is iron, faithfully copying the 16th/17th century style of the Spanish Snaphaunce firearms, despite the technology being 200-300 years out of date.

This gun is mechanically sound. However, as the lock functions approximately 20 bore, we would highly recommend never firing the piece. It comes with a very ornate hammered-copper powder flask that is contemporary to the gun. This is a unique piece of North African and Middle Eastern history.

All items are also available for sale in our brick & mortar store and are subject to prior sale. Think long, think wrong.

Payment
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• On items $4995 and up, we cannot process credit card payments. We can always easily take checks or money orders. Contact us to discuss payment options if you like.

We, in certain cases, at our discretion, may agree to allow an item to be put on layaway. Layaways must be agreed to prior to purchase. Our layaway policy is 1/3 of the final total as down payment with 60 days to pay the balance. Cancellation results in a 20% restocking fee based on the purchase price.

Shipping
We ship firearms via UPS. They must be sent to an FFL. Hand guns must travel via Air, whilst long guns and other items can go via Ground. Non-firearm accessories, such as magazines, can be shipped via USPS Priority Mail at the customer's request. We provide tracking numbers with all of our transactions. If you'd like a shipping estimate, please contact us through the and provide, at the very least, a ZIP code as to where the item would be sent.

• If paying by credit card, store policy is to ship to the billing address of the card.
• If paying by Money Order, we can ship to wherever it's legal.
• The exception is, obviously, serialized items.

Legal Policy
We can only ship items to areas in which they are legal. If you live in a more restrictive area, please check your local laws before or buying. We are, for the most part, willing to ship to the 50 states as long as it's legal. We may require proof of legality before proceeding with a transaction that is exempt from a normal law.

Please only if you are legal to own this item.

Serialized items must be transferred through an FFL. We do accept C&R's on any applicable items. You may have to pay your FFL a fee, which is not covered by this . You are responsible to know and follow all laws (including shipping) in purchasing such items in your state. Visit these sites below to verify the laws in your area:

• ATF
• NRA ILA

NFA Information
Some items are regulated by the National Firearms Act (NFA). This includes, but is not limited to, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and suppressors. Please check with your local and state municipalities for any further regulatory requirements. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make sure they comply with all NFA rules and applicable laws. Such items MUST be transferred to a Class 3 FFL via a Form 3, and then transferred to you via a Form 4 from your local Class 3 dealer. The process of getting a Form 3 approved by the BATFE takes on average 6-8 weeks. Your patience is appreciated.

SOLD

Antique: Yes