This pistol features gold designs and calligraphic markings on the barrel which has sculpted raised designs, a groove rear sight on the upper tang, an elongated "Z" pattern side plate with spire finials, a small knob trigger without a guard, a separate rounded knob pommel on the stock, and was made without provisions for a ramrod. It is similar to miquelet pistols used by Cossacks and others in the Caucasus in the 19th century. Parts of the region were claimed by the Persian, Ottoman, and Russian empires. George Moller's small collection mark is near the toe on the pommel. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Very good. Much of the original gold remains, and the balance of the metal has dark brown patina. The stock is very good and has a attractive flame figure, a spliced and then later cracked forend with pieces from the edges absent, and a cracked pommel, apparently from period use as a bludgeon. Mechanically fine.