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Magnificent pair of 18th century European royal quality flintlock horseman’s size pistols with ric

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Magnificent pair of 18th century European  royal quality flintlock horseman’s size  pistols with ric
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Magnificent pair of 18th century European royal quality flintlock horseman’s size pistols with richly gilt ornate cast brass mountings. The pair are of generous proportions measuring 22” in overall lengthwith 14 ¼” barrels of approximately .60 caliber smoothbore. The barrels are fully and finely engraved from tang to muzzle with significant traces of gold gilt around the stand of arms and floral engraving. Thelocks and mounts are also finely engraved in a similar motif along with an unusual frizzen spring cover or protector. The side plates are pierced as is the plaque inlaid in the wrist. The bulbous butts show raised reliefstands of arms. The hammers and frizzens are original and the pair are in their original flintlock configuration. The stocks show incised and raised carving. The origin, in our opinion, is Southern Germany or possiblyCarlsbadian and though not signed, are excellent quality and possibly made at a royal workshop. The condition is original fine to near excellent showing only a light cleaning with very good stocks showing a