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Late 18th Century Balkan Ottoman Flintlock Holster Pistol With Brass Mounts And Silver Inlay. Dating To C.1770–1790, It Places The Pistol Firmly In The Late Ottoman Cavalry Frontier Period,

£950    $1,268    €1,109
A good original example of a Balkan Ottoman flintlock holster pistol, dating from the late 18th century.
 
The pistol is fitted with a long steel barrel measuring approximately 13.5 inches, engraved with decorative scrollwork along the top flat, and mounted with a finely engraved flintlock mechanism. It retains its distinctive brass furniture including an engraved side plate with hunting scene decoration, brass trigger guard and a large flared pommel cap typical of pistols produced in the Balkan regions under Ottoman influence.
 
The walnut stock shows carved decoration to the fore-end and retains traces of silver wire and applied silver ornament to the grip. The pistol measures approximately 20.5 inches overall and features an unusual decorative scroll-form trigger within the guard. The surfaces display attractive age patination and honest wear consistent with use and age.
 
A characterful and well-made example of an Ottoman frontier holster pistol.
 
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