Lot 3060
Two oriental pistols, 1st half of the 19th century
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1366 Lots
Description
Afghan Sea Service percussion pistol, circa 1840. Round barrel with smooth bore, calibre 17 mm. Marked above the chamber. Plain lockplate with engraved crown and pseudo-signature. Full-stock with brass furniture and sling swivel. Iron articulated ramrod. Repaired stock break, replacement to the fore-stock. Length 36 cm. Ottoman flintlock pistol. Octagonal-to-round barrel with smooth bore, calibre 15.5 mm. Flintlock (defective), one lockplate screw missing. Full-stock with brass furniture, dummy ramrod and ornate nickel-silver thumb plate. Lockplate reinforced with brass sheet. Iron parts show staining and light pitting. Length 47.5 cm.338237
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