Miquelet flintlock pistol, Ripoll, Spain, 18th century

Miquelet flintlock pistol, Ripoll
Spain 18th century
Steel, wood, brass
LT: 24.5cm – Barrel L.: 14.5cm – Cal. : 15mm

Barrel with sides, then round with a rim in the middle and at the muzzle.
Miquelet plate, engraved with a line and a flower; signed under the spring EEO. Dog engraved with folds and two sea lion heads. Bassinet cover and bassinet engraved en suite.
Finger rest bridge, in cut iron and covered with a decorated brass band. Counter plate fitted with a belt strap.
Walnut frame, richly decorated with cut-out, openwork and scroll-engraved brass. Ball pommel decorated with cut-out and openwork brass.
Iron rod with nail head.

Good condition. Cracks in the frame and small old joint, not serious.

Ref.: 4812

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