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Antique Flintlock Military Holster Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD
Antique Flintlock Military Holster Pistol
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Antique Flintlock Military Holster Pistol, Perhaps Kurdish or Southern Russian, NVSN, .69 cal., 9" round barrel with obscured proofmark at breech; rounded lockplate with pointed tail has circular proofmark at top that appears to be "(crossed scepters)/GB", oval mark with Sanskrit-like lettering below; brass furniture includes loop trigger guard, flat-oval buttcap with large iron lanyard ring, 2 round lock screw escutcheons, 2 rectangular barrel key escutcheons, nosecap; fullstock of varnished walnut has illegible oval proof mark above trigger. Mfg'd likely late 19th century. Condition is about good retaining no metal finishes and having light rust to barrel and lock, brass has deep age patina. Stock is sound with marks of age and hard use, retains much, perhaps later vanish. Cock missing top jaw and screw (original broken off; associated parts present). Action is very strong, smoothbore appears clean with light rust. Est.: $400-$600. (Antique)