Null A Spanish percussion pistol, circa 1760
Smooth bore barrel in 17.5 mm cali…

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A Spanish percussion pistol, circa 1760 Smooth bore barrel in 17.5 mm caliber with a percussion lock adapted from a miquelet lock. Full stock with brass furniture (belt hook removed). Iron ramrod. Signs of age and use, right forearm with repaired crack. Length 42 cm. Condition: III

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A Spanish percussion pistol, circa 1760 Smooth bore barrel in 17.5 mm caliber with a percussion lock adapted from a miquelet lock. Full stock with brass furniture (belt hook removed). Iron ramrod. Signs of age and use, right forearm with repaired crack. Length 42 cm. Condition: III

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