Bidspirit auction | A RARE SPANISH RIPOLL MIQUELET

A RARE SPANISH RIPOLL MIQUELET PISTOL - An exceptional example, the hardwood stock with characteristic spherical butt retaining most original lustrous finish, and superbly profiled and engraved brass furniture including stands of arms, birds, grotesque masks and a very rare portrait of a lady in riding dress with a fine, feathered hat, perhaps the original owner. With archaic steel triggerguard for which this type is known, and ramrod, mounted with a classic patilla lock and stepped barrel with octagonal breech struck with gold inlaid makers marks. 18th century or earlier. Slight wear, minor stable age crack beneath trigger plate. Belthook removed in period. Overall length 31.5cm./ 12 13/32 inches. Condition II Ships to continental U.S. address only.