April 2013 Auction Ends Tuesday, April 2nd, 5pm Pacific

Lot #326:

Late 18th to Early 19th Century African Barbary Coast Gun -- Ornately Decorated Firearm From The Years Preceding New Imperialism in North Africa

Vintage North African flintlock pistol, dating to the late 18th or early 19th century. Weapon features bone inlays and a decorative trigger guard. Barrel is adorned with four intricate brass wrap pieces. Measures approximately 25'' long. Barrel measures approximately 14''. Muzzle diameter measures approximately 0.75''. Rubbing to decorative brass, else near fine.