A Flemish flintlock wender pistol, circa 1700 Doubly stepped barrels, octagonal then hexadecagonal then round. Smooth bores in 15 mm calibre. The frizzens with engraved tendrils decoration, the lids of the frizzens with superimposed, riveted striking surfaces. The curved lock plate with engraved tendrils decoration. The side plate in delicate openwork with grotesque heads. Walnut stock with engraved iron furniture and openwork escutcheon. An expert repair underneath the lock. At the side a dovetailed wooden ramrod with iron tip. Length 54 cm. his, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
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