Category: European arms and armour

A beautiful Ottoman Balkan ‘Boyliya’ gun or musket surviving in superb condition. This longgun is clearly a high quality piece and would have belonged to a man of some rank or standing, the piece is decorated profusely throughout and retains both its embroidered fabric cover to the stock and its original tassel ornament. The stock… Continue reading Antique Ottoman Balkan Miquelet lock musket ‘Boyliya’ with gold and fabric