Original 18th Century Italian-Made Ottoman Silver-Mounted Flintlock Pistol with Carved Flamed Stock, Grotesque Mask Butt Cap, and Perforated Side Plate - Circa 1780 Russian Air Force Overall Length: 14 3/4 Inches

Overall Length: 14 3/4 Inches

Original markings maintained and make a keystone item for any serious WW2 Collection

dated June 1918 by P

A celluloid lining on top of the provides added protection and durability

so it is only currently secured on one side

Original 18th Century Italian-Made Ottoman Silver-Mounted Flintlock Pistol with Carved Flamed Stock, Grotesque Mask Butt Cap, and Perforated Side Plate - Circa 1780 Russian Air Force Overall Length: 14 3/4 InchesOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an impressive 18th century Italian made Ottoman flintlock pistol featuring a highly figured and extensively carved stock with elaborate silver furniture, the trigger guard being the notable exception. The most striking feature is the long eared silver butt cap, which terminates in a finely detailed grotesque mask. Additional decoration includes an elegant pierced foliate side plate and an ornate escutcheon