SILVER MOUNTED AND GOLD DAMASCENED TURKISH FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

SILVER MOUNTED AND GOLD DAMASCENED TURKISH FLINTLOCK PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. .525 Bore diameter. 6-1/4″ Octagonal to round bbl has about 50% coverage heavy gold damascening in scrolled patterns. This theme carries over to lock with integral round pan, non-bridled friction frizzen, and high breasted serpentine cock. There are no makers marks on either lock or barrel. European walnut stock with bulbous grip extends to muzzle, and is silver mounted with heavy cast furniture having “stand of arms” military motifs and floral highlights. Stock also has numerous well done scrolled silver wire inlay, with larger floral embellishments. Quality of work is very fine. Trigger guard tang and both side straps of grip cap are stamped with what appear to be Turkish hallmarks. CONDITION: Very good. Iron parts retain a dark brown patina. Stock is very fine with no major losses or cracks. There is some wood missing on left side of grip. Silverwork is very fine, background nicely toned. Some wire inlay is missing. 4-47820 MGM172 (3,500-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1535	$2,360.00	SILVER MOUNTED AND GOLD DAMASCENED TURKISH FLINTLOCK PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. .525 Bore diameter. 6-1/4″ Octagonal to round bbl has about 50% coverage heavy gold damascening in scrolled patterns. This theme carries over to lock with integral round pan, non-bridled friction frizzen, and high breasted serpentine cock. There are no makers marks on either lock or barrel. European walnut stock with bulbous grip extends to muzzle, and is silver mounted with heavy cast furniture having “stand of arms” military motifs and floral highlights. Stock also has numerous well done scrolled silver wire inlay, with larger floral embellishments. Quality of work is very fine. Trigger guard tang and both side straps of grip cap are stamped with what appear to be Turkish hallmarks. CONDITION: Very good. Iron parts retain a dark brown patina. Stock is very fine with no major losses or cracks. There is some wood missing on left side of grip. Silverwork is very fine, background nicely toned. Some wire inlay is missing. 4-47820 MGM172 (3,500-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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