Original Early 19th Century Ottoman Flintlock Holster Pistol with Carved and Inlaid Stock - Circa 1790 - 1820

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely OTTOMAN flintlock holster pistol made to follow European lines, clearly having belonged to someone of significance being so well adorned. It has an ornately carved stock with, showing a very high level of artistry. The fittings are all engraved iron save for the "long eared" brass butt cap, which has worn embossed design on it. There is also some great engraving on the two stage 12" barrel, which is octagonal close to the breech. There are some proof marks and touch marks as well, though they could just be simulated. The lock, side plate, and trigger guard also have some great engraving, and there are even engraved iron fittings on the faux ramrod carved into the stock. There are also some markings on the lock plate, however they are added to make the pistol look European, or possibly British. Reading them will show that they are close to gibberish, with the second line reading something like "WARATNFD".

What really sets this example apart how much carving there is on the stock, and there is also a lot of wire inlay work on the grip just above the butt cap, which is possibly nickel or some other soft metal, now oxidized. There is a beautiful brass escutcheon on the back of the wrist, which still retains the design well. Often referred to as a Mediterranean Pirate's Flintlock Pistol this example is way above that. The brass butt cap has the usual long ears, and the trigger guard goes almost all the way to the butt cap. The pistol measures 19" in over all length, about the average size for one of these.

Copying the western Style, the pistol displays a "faux" ramrod which is not intended for use, in this case as part of the the stock. The actual ramrod was usually carried on a leather thong carried around the neck, so that it could not be dropped during reloading at sea or on horseback.

The lock features a swan neck cock, and it is fully functional. holding correctly at half cock and firing at full. Please note that the trigger pull is VERY stiff, and a significant amount of force is required to make it fire.

Dating probably from the early 1800's this is spectacular and ready to display!!

Specifications:

Year of Manufacture: Circa 1790-1820
Caliber: .61" pistol
Ammunition Type: Lead Ball & Powder
Overall Length: 19 inches
Barrel Length: 12 inches
Action: Flintlock Side Action
Feed System: Muzzle-Loaded

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