Eastern European flintlock pistol, late 1700s-early 1800s. 1061 grams, 19" overall length, 11-1/2" barrel length. Typical pistol that was traded in the Mediterranean and carried overseas to colonial ports by corsairs and pirates, with elaborately carved tapered barrel, complete and functioning finely engraved lock, proofmarks, carved walnut stock with silver-wire inlay, ornate silver escutcheon, brass and steel mounts with ornate decoration, and faux ramrod with brass thimbles. Everything a gun lover could want in a gun! With photo-certificate.
Estimate: $600-800