Auctions Imperial Arms and Armor 2015

An early example, the native walnut stock with flared butt angled substantially higher than is typical, inlaid overall with profiled mother of pearl p

Gilt hilt of 1796 type with fine vegetal modelling, likely private purchase. The blade straight and single-edged, with a central fuller and raised cha

With white metal mounts, studded grip and etched blade. 20th century. Overall length 43.7 cm. Condition II

The horn grips mounted in nielloed silver, the locket and chape on the leather-covered wooden scabbard mounted en suite, with KKB for Kuban Kazak Vois

With carved hardwood stock and brass furniture. Mid-18th century. Worn, triggerguard lacking. Overall length 41.4 cm. Condition III

Of brass, with a well-modelled spiral motif. Plunger intact. Latter 18th century. Overall length closed 12 cm. Condition II

The hardwood stock with elaborate silver wire inlay overall. With iron mounts and well-made flintlock mechanism, the barrel octagonal at the breech. F

The ribbed grips with hooked pommel, iron bolsters and continuously tapering T-back blade. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard with applied Islamic

Carved of dark, heavy wood with expanded grip and head, each with spiral motif. Late 19th century. Light wear. Overall length 49 cm. Condition II

Wood stock with flared butt inlaid with mother of pearl, percussion lock, mounts and barrel elaborately inlaid in brass in foliate motifs with inscrip