This pistol is in the classic style of the Caucasus region. The maker's mark on the barrel is the same shape as the pistol in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Accession Number: 36.25.2239) that is noted as likely from Tbilisi c. 1846-1847, but the mark on this pistol is not legible. By that time, much of the region was under the control of the Russian Empire. It had previously been part of the Persian Empire. The metal components have damascene patterns mainly consisting of floral motif. The Damascus barrel has a flared muzzle, and the barrel bands are silver. The ball shaped pommel is antique ivory and has a lanyard stud with niello decorated silver floral base, and has diamond shaped bone or antique ivory inlays under the screws.

Fine with aged patina on the silver bands, over half of the original gold remaining, and dark brown patina on the balance. The stock is very good and has splices in the forend tip section, attractive flame figure, and aged patina and some age cracks on the pommel and inlays. Mechanically fine.