C1790 Balkan / Turkish Ottoman Empire 16 Bore Flintlock Pistol With Ornately Decorated Stock & Original Iron Ram Rod. Sn 20800 16 Bore/gauge Muzzleloader

C1790 Balkan / Turkish Ottoman Empire 16 Bore Flintlock Pistol With Ornately Decorated Stock & Original Iron Ram Rod. Sn 20800 - 20800

This is an elegant Balkans / Turkish Ottoman flintlock pistol. It is 22”overall with a 13 ¾” 2 stage steel barrel. The barrel’s smooth bore has staining and residue consistent with age and use. The barrel is unsighted. It has its original full wood stock ornately decorated with brass which has heavy, deep, geometric, foliate & scrollwork designs . The brass is clean and all intact. The wood has knocks, bumps and bruises to be expected of a pistol of this age. It has a steel cock, pan with hinged frizzen and plain lock plate. The trigger is brass. The cocking & firing actions work but the spring is weak. There are no external maker or date marks on the pistol. The price for this attractive piece includes UK delivery. NB As an antique muzzle loading flintlock pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 20800

£695.00