Large 19th Century Turkish/Middle Eastern flintlock pistol. Caliber: 16 mm. The style of the pistol reflects both, Oriental and European influences. Half- round, half-octagonal barrel with engraved and silver inlaid floral motifs. French style lock plate with some light engraving. French style flintlock. These parts were very often imported to the Ottoman Empire from Western Europe. Brass butt, trigger guard and counter plate (all with some engraving). Simple iron ramrod. The upper part of the buttstock shows some carving. The middle part of the buttstock is covered with leather. The barrel bands are replacements. The stock was made from two pieces of wood. CONDITION: The pistol is in overall very good+ condition. All the iron parts of the pistol, including the barrel, are covered with light, uncleaned patina. The stock is in very good condition with some handling marks and dings. Minor wear to wood near the brass butt. There is a small crack to the lower part of the the stock, next to the trigger guard (please, see pictures). The lock works fine. The bore is in very good condition. Interesting 19th century Turkish/Middle Eastern flintlock pistol! Overall length: 19.25 inch. Barrel length: 12.25 inch. (Ref. "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul", by Anthony C. Tirri, pp.161-1
