INLAID TURKISH / MIDDLE EASTERN FLINTLOCK PISTOL: 19th century, ornate stock with silver wire inlay in sunburst panels, carved butt in form of serpent with bone horns and red glass eyes. Engraved lock plate, embossed trigger guard. 13 3/4'' barrel with carved ''mouth'' end. A decorative presentation quality firearm, most likely used for ceremonial purposes only. Overall 23 1/2'' l. overall.
CONDITION: Note action is currently working and holds, not guaranteed to continue. Pitting on barrel, lock and sideplate, chip to one glass eye.