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Mid-Eastern Coral/Silver Flintlock Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Mid-Eastern Coral/Silver Flintlock Pistol
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Middle Eastern Coral Inlaid and Silver Decorated Flintlock Pistol, approx. .50 cal., 15'' silver ensconced barrel, open scroll motif chiseled metal inlay to full-length wooden stock, with approx. eleven (11) red coral inlays to rear third of stock, and relief sculpted onion-shaped butt. Probably dating from the late 18th Century. Condition is excellent. Exposed portion of barrel with some discoloration and minor corrosion. Chamber area with Arabic writing. Removable wooden ramrod with bone tip. Good functioning action. Est.: $2,500-$3,500. (Antique)