A superb 19th century Ottoman Turkish flintlock holster pistol, 42cm overall with 11. 25'' barrel, approximately 22-bore.
The barrel is extensively chased and decorated with true silver wire and solid silver inlay. As usual with these antique flintlocks, it is not hallmarked.
Further inlaid detail to the wooden stock. The lock retains areas of original gilt pan and gilt inlay, and is in excellent working order.
The stock and mounts are richly decorated, including star-and-crescent motifs to the trigger guard and butt cap — distinctive of Ottoman craftsmanship.
The inlay is not pressed or plated but genuine hand-laid silver wire and solid silver pieces.
The lock interior is complete and original, confirming this is not a later tourist or decorative example but an authentic 19th century pistol of top quality.
This pistol represents one of the finer levels of Ottoman workmanship, both decorative and functional, and would make an outstanding addition to any serious co
...llection of antique arms.
Condition
Excellent overall condition
Lock fully functional
Silver inlay crisp and complete
No obvious cracks or replacements
Length 41cm
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria, Portobello Road
WE are open every Saturday between 9.30 - 3.30pm in Chelsea Galleries 67 Portobello Road London.
We are at the front of the gallery, on the 1st aisle.
Web page:-
https://peterharrisclocks.com/welcome/
Internal Reference: R2-5
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1173064
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
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