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MIDDLE EASTERN BALL BUTT PISTOL WITH WIRE & MOTHER

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
MIDDLE EASTERN BALL BUTT PISTOL WITH WIRE & MOTHER

OF PEARL INLAYS UTILIZING FRENCH OR GERMAN LOCK. Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl. 7 3/4" half oct., has engraving at rear that matches flintlock which has French cock, waterproof pan, bridled frizzen having roller & feather spring w/ filed finial. Ball grip stock of walnut? has some age & is fully decorated w/ inlaid silver wire scrolls & tear drop shaped pieces of mother of pearl. CONDITION: bbl. & lock light gray patina w/ some rusting. Stock w/ old probably original finish is missing some wire & 1 or 2 inlays. Trigger ball a plastic steel replacement. Tang screw is relatively new & bbl. mounting bolt missing. Bbl. & lock are in original flint configuration. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Gary Parietti. (01-19682/MGM). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.