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A cased Belgian flintlock pistol, collector's replica in the style of circa 1800, Liège, circa 1980 Smooth bore barrel in 14 mm caliber, with vine engraving on top. Lightly engraved flintlock. The full stock completely carved with vine decoration, brass furniture partly engraved en suite. Wooden ramrod with brass tip. Length 42 cm. In a case lined with green velvet, containing a ramrod, cleaning brushes and a powder horn. Dimensions 44.5 x 20.5 x 7 cm. Condition: II

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A cased Belgian flintlock pistol, collector's replica in the style of circa 1800, Liège, circa 1980 Smooth bore barrel in 14 mm caliber, with vine engraving on top. Lightly engraved flintlock. The full stock completely carved with vine decoration, brass furniture partly engraved en suite. Wooden ramrod with brass tip. Length 42 cm. In a case lined with green velvet, containing a ramrod, cleaning brushes and a powder horn. Dimensions 44.5 x 20.5 x 7 cm. Condition: II

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