A Rare Algerian 18-Bore Flintlock Holster Pistol Late 18th/Early 19th...
A Rare Algerian 18-Bore Flintlock Holster Pistol
Late 18th/Early 19th Century
With three-stage barrel (old pitting) retained by a replacement engraved silver band at muzzle and chiselled with a design of symmetrical foliage along the breech, engraved tang, flat bevelled lock and cock inset with silver panels chased with foliage, steel chiselled en suite, figured hardwood full stock inlaid with engraved silver foliate cagework secured by pins and almost entirely enclosing numerous drop-shaped and circular pieces of red coral (corallium rubrum), silver mounts comprising spurred faceted pommel lightly engraved with foliage and with rounded cap chased with foliage, trigger-guard with foliate finials and reeded bow, turned faceted ramrod-pipes, and later wooden ramrod
37 cm. barrel
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A Rare Algerian 18-Bore Flintlock Holster Pistol
Late 18th/Early 19th Century
With three-stage barrel (old pitting) retained by a replacement engraved silver band at muzzle and chiselled with a design of symmetrical foliage along the breech, engraved tang, flat bevelled lock and cock inset with silver panels chased with foliage, steel chiselled en suite, figured hardwood full stock inlaid with engraved silver foliate cagework secured by pins and almost entirely enclosing numerous drop-shaped and circular pieces of red coral (corallium rubrum), silver mounts comprising spurred faceted pommel lightly engraved with foliage and with rounded cap chased with foliage, trigger-guard with foliate finials and reeded bow, turned faceted ramrod-pipes, and later wooden ramrod
37 cm. barrel
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