Old Gun

[rockyfatcat]

similar flint lock mechanism in this persian.

 

[whiskerz]

Clearly that is a AR-57 assault rifle . Or it is Persian or Turkish

 

[dakota port]

looks like the metal needs an oil bath, and it would be a nice wall hanger

 

[3clicks_Off]

That would make my fireplace look sweet

 

[antique41]

North African Snaphaunce as someone else noted.

 

[Countryboy 1980]

I think the inlay is mother of pearl but not sure.

looks like Ivory

 

[jeep78]

Many old muzzle loaders are still loaded. As always, "All guns are loaded".

 

[Mlstrick]

looks like the metal needs an oil bath, and it would be a nice wall hanger

What would you recommend?

 

[AR-Trvlr]

I saw plenty like it in the markets in Kabul. I doubt it's ivory - probably camel bone.

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[dakota port]

What would you recommend?

normally i try to remove anything that can come off that isn't metal without breaking it then just soak it in oil. Gun oil is the best but i've used new motor oil i get on sale(doesn't hurt anything but just isn't as fancy and I never worked with bone/ivory before). normally i only have handguns that look like boat anchors, a rifle like that will be a bit harder to soak in tub due to size but rubbing the oil on should work and place it on plastic to keep the mess in check