Flintlock Pistol, For The Oriental Market, Silver And Gold Damascening, Europe – 18th Century

FLINTLOCK PISTOL, FOR THE ORIENTAL MARKET, SILVER AND GOLD DAMASCUS
Europe – 18th century
Steel, wood, silver, and gold
Total length: 43 cm - Barrel length: 27 cm – Muzzle diameter: 15.5 mm

Fluted then round barrel with smooth rifling, slightly blued, richly decorated on the upper half with gold damascene work. Front sight featuring a radiant sun in gold damascene work. Breech block forming a rear sight and entirely covered with gold damascene work.
Flat flintlock; swan-neck hammer, roller-spring cap cover, cap cover with flash guard; the whole is entirely covered with gold damascening.
All fittings are silver engraved with bouquets and a bundle of weapons. Long-tailed cap with attributes of abundance; cap nail engraved in suite.
Wooden mount, with long barrel, entirely decorated with silver thread. Thumb piece and false rod.

Good condition.

Ref.: LP6494

Text and photos © FCP CORIDON

This collector's weapon is classified as a category D collector's weapon under Article L311-2 of the Internal Security Code. It may be freely acquired and possessed. We remind you that its sale to minors is prohibited.