18th century North African Moukahla /camel gun. Snaphaunce lock

circa 1750-1820 North African camel gun. 64 inches long. Complete in every respect. Heavily embellished, this particular gun would have been reserved as a status piece for special occasions and ceremonys. 
The frizzen shows very little wear suggesting that it wasn't often fired. All of the coral inlays and silver overlays are present. The camel bone overlay on the stock is complete, but has expected surface cracking and patina. The trigger guard is brass, as are the capucines. The rod is still present and made of steel.The steel bindings and overlays are extensively engraved.

While there has been the inevitable surface rust that we see on a 200 year old gun, there is no pitting, and all of the steel moving parts are doing what they are meant to do.

The lock needs some attention. All of the parts are present with the exception of the buffer (the round shield that sits on the flashpan). Internals - the sear appears to be broken in two - so it needs welding or replacing. All of the screws and threads are moving freely and still thread nicely. It would take very little to get this lock functioning properly. Dixie gunworks will do it for you, and there are several experts on this forum that will do the job.

I am in Vancouver. I can ship across the country however at over 5 feet long, and at a guess this will be at least $100 to ship. I will only charge actual cost though, so it may be less - don't know until we get there. Pick ups are very welcome