Bidspirit auction | Early 18th-19th C. Russian Circasian

Early 18th-19th C. Russian Circasian or Persian Pistol. - Early 18th-19th C. Russian Circasian or Persian Pistol. With its two-tone wood stock typical to Caucasian pistols, Damascus steel barrel with gold and silver koftgari work including Islamic script. An early pistol, probably 18th century, later converted from Flint-lock to Percussion mechanism. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 17”