A pair of long flintlock pistols, Arnold Niquet, Liège, circa 1730/40. Smooth two-stage barrels, octagonal then round in 15 mm calibre, each with a brass front sight on top. Floral and geometrical engravings on the flintlocks, the lockplates signed "ARNOLD NIQUET A LIEGE". Slightly carved walnut stocks with engraved brass furnitures, the pommel caps each with a mascaron in relief. Original wooden ramrods. Length 50 cm each. Arnold Niquet, Liège, mentioned circa 1736. historic, historical, civil handgun, civil handguns, handheld, gun, guns, firear, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
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