Fine Russian combined hunting sword and flintlock pistol. Circa 1760-70 with earlier blade, probably Tula.

With straight slender blade double-edged at the point at the forte fitted with pistol barrel and lock mechanism on the right under an oval shell-guard cast with with a demonic mask, on a carved horn grip with a bronze pommel depicting a hound and hare.

Condition: Some rust and minor orrosion on the steel parts. Original repair on the blade as shown.

Provenance: Well known American auction, available upon request.

L: 24 1/2 in (62 cm)

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