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Albanian Rat Tail smooth-bore pistol

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
Albanian Rat Tail smooth-bore pistol
SOLD
550.00USDto j******0+ buyer's premium (115.50)
This item SOLD at 2017 Aug 06 @ 14:45UTC-7 : PDT/MST
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This an antique Albanian rat-tail migulet flintlock pistol c 1750-1820. It is 19 3/4 in. overall length .61 cal. smooth-bore with a 12 5/8 in. steel barrel octagon to round at the breach and proof marked. Albania was a part of the Ottoman Empire (present day Turkey) and exhibits a middle-east influence in its design. The stock is brass covered wood with brass nails ornamented with cut-outs on the grip. The lock and trigger are original to the gun and the trigger guard is steel with rich patination. The ramrod is missing. Beautiful overall, very showy, excellent condition, a true masterpiece of the 18th century art of the gun. State: City: Date: ID# 49618