Persian Percussion Rifle
One aspect of this Persian firearm that is surprising is the 1821 date for an Islamic rifle having a percussion lock. This is very early for any percussion lock let alone one on a Middle Eastern run.
The lock and trigger are European in manufacture, that applies to the decoration on those items also, everything else on this arm is pure Persian. Note the pins in the lock plate, lock seems to be type used my European sporting rifles but I have little information in this area.
The stock is made from many sections of wood, is identifies as a type of Walnut root. Sections of wood stock are cut at 45 degree angles to barrel, glued and pinned with an ivory peg.
Interesting to note that the ramrod is inlaid down its length with a rose decoration inlaid in gold, the rose was very popular motif in both Persia and the Caucasus.
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