Lot 695: Turkish or Ottoman Flintlock Holster Pistol, .62 cal.

Turkish or Ottoman Flintlock Holster Pistol, .62 caliber. Animal form maker or proof mark top of barrel. Three-stage barrel with scrolling decorations at the breech, brass trigger guard with embossed image of a deer, left side of lock plate with image of a dragon, forearm and butt stock wrapped and mounted with copper and gilt foliate embossed decoration. Barrel length – 12". Overall length – 19 1/2". 19th century. Provenance: Private Southern estate. CONDITION: Lock plate is loose, non functional. 3/4" area of loss to tang near breech. Tarnish, pitting, scratches to metal. Bore is dirty.