Antique Moroccan/North African style Flintlock Musket in .70 cal.

Antique MOROCCAN/NORTH AFRICAN Style .70 Caliber Flintlock Decorated Musket.

This style and design were made circa early 100’s in North Africa.  These are traditional Arab and Berber tribe flintlock muskets.  Many were made by Jewish gunsmiths who resided in the Kasars of the Tafilalt and Figuig regions of Southeastern Morocco.  The very good quality iron used was transported in from the North along the caravan trade routes. 

The inlay/parquet is of mother of pearl…. And lots and lots of it.  ¼” squares and smaller dots.  I cannot fathom the time involved in just the decoration.

Overall the condition is Good.  Bore is good for its age but action does not function.  Barrel is 28 1/8”  Overall length is 30 ¾”.  Butt to trigger is 7 ¾”

Another great piece of firearms history.  If it could only speak a bit louder!