357 - Antique Ottoman Balkan Miquelet-Lock Holster Pistol late 18th-early 19th century, Balkan Peninsula Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: Unknown Marking(s); notes: None Materials: wood, steel, brass or gilt metal, bone or mother-of-pearl, wire Cataloger Note: Antique flintlock pistol incorporating a regional miquelet-style lock with external mainspring and heavy steel cock. The dark wood stock forms a dramatically curved, downward-sweeping grip extensively decorated with geometric and floral inlay. The steel barrel is fitted with a decorated gold-tone barrel band near the muzzle and an engraved silver-tone metal plate at the breech. The grip terminates in a rounded metal ball-form butt cap with lanyard ring. L. 16.5" / Handle: W. 1.75"

Antique Ottoman Balkan Miquelet-Lock Holster Pistol late 18th-early 19th century, Balkan Peninsula Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: Unknown Marking(s); notes: None Materials: wood, steel, brass or gilt metal, bone or mother-of-pearl, wire Cataloger Note: Antique flintlock pistol incorporating a regional miquelet-style lock with external mainspring and heavy steel cock. The dark wood stock forms a dramatically curved, downward-sweeping grip extensively decorated with geometric and floral inlay. The steel barrel is fitted with a decorated gold-tone barrel band near the muzzle and an engraved silver-tone metal plate at the breech. The grip terminates in a rounded metal ball-form butt cap with lanyard ring. L. 16.5" / Handle: W. 1.75" Condition: Age related wear. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email to info@akibaantiques.com