A rare Saudi Arabian silver-mounted and coral-studded

European octagonal to round barrel with smooth bore in 11 mm calibre, above the chamber chiselled tendril decoration. Lightly engraved miquelet-lock. The wooden stock entirely covered in silver with elaborately engraved tendril decoration and coral decoration on both sides, three silver barrel bands with coral decoration, trigger guard missing. Silver-mounted, engraved and coral-studded grip in the shape of a djambia hilt. When the grip part is pulled out, a robust, three-edged stabbing blade emerges, dark patina. Length 49 cm.
Extremely rare and magnificently crafted weapon from the Saudi Arabian-Yemeni region.
Condition: II -