Early 19th Century Indo Persian Flintlock Pistol

$500 · Offered by Second Story Books

19th Century. Authentic 19th-century Indo-Persian flintlock pistol, likely produced in Northern India during the mid-19th century. Constructed with a long iron barrel and an ornate engraved white-metal mounted stock, the pistol displays the elegant floral decoration and distinctive beaded pommel characteristic of North Indian arms influenced by Persian design. Originally intended as both a functional firearm and a status symbol, pieces such as this were carried by

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