This highly ornate 19th century pistol is of the style popular in the Caucasus region at the border of Eastern Europe and Western Asia. It may originate from Tbilisi. The lock has an untranslated gold highlighted maker's mark and gold floral scroll patterns. The barrel also features gold designs and two untranslated markings, and the other metal is niello decorated silver with beautiful designs. A lanyard loop is fitted on the cap on the antique ivory ball pommel. The stock is black leather bound hardwood.

Fine with gray patina and distinct Damascus patterns on the barrel, most of the gold designs remaining and displaying aged patina, patches of oxidation, dark original niello designs and mild aged patina on the silver, and general mild overall wear. The stock is very good with some gaps around the lock, minor slivers absent at the edges of the forend, and age and storage related wear. Mechanically fine.