A 32 BORE OTTOMAN FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, TURKEY, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY with tapering ba

A 32 BORE OTTOMAN FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, TURKEY, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY with tapering barrel retained by two chased silver bands (one associated), encrusted with gold scrollwork and pellets over the breech (rubbed, small losses), gold inlaid stepped lock signed in gold in imitation of a European maker, fitted with gold decorated cock pierced with scrollwork, rainproof pan and roller, gold-lined pan, full stock profusely inlaid with silver and gilt wire scrolls within a plaited silver wire framework, signed en suite with the lock beneath the fore-end, applied with a large chased silver band over the spine of the butt and with two gold-encrusted steel ovals behind, silver mounts comprising pierced scrollwork side-plate, spurred pommel decorated with scrolls and engraved details, trigger-guard with elaborately pierced finial, and imitation silver ramrod (areas of wear, small losses) 35.5 cm; 14 in barrel