Lot 3110

A pair of Spanish miquelet pistols, Jose Ma. Alberdi, circa 1810

Fine Antique and Modern Firearms | A82s | Live auction | 655 Lots

Hammer price € 3,500

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Description

Octagonal, blued (slightly rubbed), smooth-bore barrels turning to round after finely chiselled girdles, with cannon muzzles in 16 mm calibre. Gold-inlaid marks and tendril ornaments at the breeches, the girdles also embellished with gold inlays. The miquelet locks chiselled and inlaid with gold. The finely chequered half stocks with chased and gilt iron furniture. Horn ramrods with bone tips. Length of each 34 cm.Condition: II Questions about the lot?

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