3403 MIDDLE EASTERN FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 500.00 USD
Estimated at 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Cal. 66. NSN. Bbl. 9". Middle Eastern flintlock pistol produced by an unknown maker. Lockplate, swan neck cock, and frizzen exhibit some light foliate engraving. Top of bbl. exhibits 2 sections of ornate Middle Eastern pattern embellishments in gold. Full stock features some relief carving, with decorative wire inlays overall. Decorative brass butt, trigger guard, sideplate, escutcheon (on rear on wrist), and ramrod ferrules. Ramrod is a replacement. CONDITION: iron components exhibit a dark gray patina, with the bbl. exhibiting a mottled gray patina with scattered spots of age related discoloration. Brass components exhibit a pleasing untouched brown patina. Stock exhibits some scattered marks from handling and storage, a small crack on either side of the forend, some minor chipping (primarily around the butt), as well as a repair on the left side of the butt. Silver wire inlay remains largely intact, with some scattered losses present overall. (01-25082/MLW). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.