A fine pair of long flintlock pistols, France, circa 1710/20. Round barrels with barrel ribs and smooth bores in 16 mm calibre. Cut acanthus decoration on the breeches which are also finely engraved with scrollwork. Engraved flintlocks with the signature "D. Piret". Finely carved walnut stocks. Elaborately worked iron furniture with rich openwork side plates and finely cut vine decoration with grotesque masks. Wooden ramrods. Length of each 52 cm. historic, historical, 18th century, civil handgun, civil handguns, handheld, gun, guns, firearm, fire arm, firearms,

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