decorative Mediterranean blunderbuss flintlock pistol

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Decorative flintlock blunderbuss pistol. 8" barrel with flared muzzle of about 1-7/8", about 15" overall. Heavily mother of pearl inlaid stock, missing most of the inlays opposite the lock, but only a few inlays otherwise. Lockplate has British East India Company lion and date of 1875, Lock parts are roughly cast and not made to function as a firearm. Metal parts have medium patina overall.
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