Flintlock Pistol circa 18th Century
Large calibre Flintlock Pistol. w/abalone (?) inlay and brass(?) scrolling Hand carved wood stock shows some damage on right side. Trigger, hammer, frizzen, frizzen spring and pan all intact and functional. Hammer cocks, locks and drops when trigger is activated. Trigger and trigger guard showing considerable usage. Hand made screws and hand carved brass(?) inlay plate on left side. Patina has not been disturbed. No obvious alterations or modifications.
16-5/8” overall length from butt end of grip to tip of barrel
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Dear Larry,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
The presented object appears to be a Persian flintlock pistol, with brass and mother or pearly inlay decoration. This pistol was made in the 19th century.
Comparable objects were recently offered and sold on the international auction market.
This piece is in good condition and no severe damage is visible in the images provided.
A fair market estimation would be between 150 to 350 USD.
This estimate is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparable items. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and may vary.
With kind regards,
Gregory
