Original Early 19th Century Matched Pair of Ottoman Flintlock Holster Pistols with Gilt Embossed and Engraved Nickel Alloy Fittings - Circa 1800 Russian Navy The shell has two custom-cut

The shell has two custom-cut bands with the same mountain-pattern

This example however has a true curved handmade blade

all retaining the original repainted finish

The Front center of the helmet features a second pattern NSKK stylized national eagle

or were joined by new ones

Original Early 19th Century Matched Pair of Ottoman Flintlock Holster Pistols with Gilt Embossed and Engraved Nickel Alloy Fittings - Circa 1800 Russian Navy The shell has two custom-cutOriginal Items: One of a Kind Matched Pair. This is a lovely MATCHED PAIR of OTTOMAN flintlock holster pistols, made to follow European lines, most having belonged to someone of significance being so well adorned. They have lovely highly carved wood stocks, and are fitted with beautiful embossed and engraved nickel alloy, which has some type of gilt finish applied to it. It does not look to be paint, but has worn away on some of the raised areas. As