Pair Of Flintlock Pistols, By Josef Llinaros In Malaga, Spain, Circa 1800

PAIR OF FLINTLOCK PISTOLS, BY JOSEF LLINAROS IN MALAGA
Spain, circa 1800
Steel, wood, silver, gold, and horn
Total length: 28.5 cm; barrel length: 14.6 cm; caliber: 18 mm

Barrels slightly trumpeted, flat then round, with two registers separated by a frieze.
Relief engravings of scrollwork foliage, with traces of gilding in the recesses.
Breech tails engraved with flowers and foliage.
Engraved silver caps.
Miquelet locks, signed on the bodies and marked MALAGA on the hammers. Engraved hammers, springs, and basins.
The counter-plates are made of cut iron with engraved decoration; one has a belt strap. Engraved bridges.
Walnut mounts, carved with foliage. The ovoid caps have long tails and are engraved with shells. The cap nails are engraved in suite.
Walnut ramrods; one with a tip, the other is missing.

In fairly good condition.

Ref.: 6821
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This collector's weapon is classified as a category D collector's weapon under Article L311-2 of the French Internal Security Code. It may be freely acquired and possessed. We remind you that its sale to minors is prohibited.