A pair of flintlock pistols,France,circa 1780. Two-stage barrels,octagonal breech section,becoming round after cut girdles,with eight-groove rifling in 10 mm calibre,and cannon muzzles. Smooth flintlocks(cock jaws and cock screws replaced on both). Carved walnut stocks(one butt broken and glued)with brass furniture. Rocaille-shaped decoration on the pommel caps. Iron ramrods. Length of each 20 cm,historic,historical,18th century,civil handgun,civil handguns,handheld,gun,guns,firearm,fire arm,firearms,fire arms,weapons,arms,weapon,arm,o,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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