North African or Middle Eastern flintlock pistol, 13 1/4" barrel, 20 1/2" overall, the wood stock completely encased by brass sheets decorated with engraved geometric and floral motifs. The breech end of the iron barrel is decorated with similar motifs. The flintlock mechanism appears to be European in origin, and cocks and fires with some resistance. Shows patina and some oxidation overall, else very good.