Pair Of Flintlock Pistols For The Oriental Market, European Work, 19th Century

Pair of flintlock pistols for the oriental market
19th century European work 
Steel, wood, brass.
Total length: 51cm - Barrel length: 33.3cm - Muzzle diameter: 14.5mm

Round barrels, engraved in relief on top, with brass inlay. Engraved flat breech tails.
Brass nipples.
Flat-body locks, engraved on the barrels with brass inlays. Swan-neck hammers.
Cut-out, openwork and engraved brass counterplates.
Brass bridges, decorated in sequence.
Long-tailed caps, nicely decorated with foliage in relief and nails.
Slightly carved walnut mounts, studded with brass nails; engraved and openwork brass thumb pieces.
Wooden sticks.

Good condition.

Ref : 5323

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According to article L311-2 of the French Code de la sécurité intérieure, this collectible weapon is classified as a category D collector's weapon. It is free to acquire and hold. We remind you that their sale is forbidden to minors.