A FINE PERCUSSION PISTOL

Smooth-bore, round, 17 mm cal. barrel, with octagonal base, marked in silver "Fabricado por Alberti en Eibar Año 1841", with moulded muzzle at the nozzle; engraved tang and with sight. Forward spring lock, marked "En Eibar", engraved with a horn of plenty and frames, beautiful cock, chiselled and pierced, depicting a lion placed on a grotesque. Wooden stock with checkered grip and beak-shaped pommel, iron, engraved mounts. Butt-plate with ring for a strap. Brass-tipped wooden ramrod and iron cartridge extractor.

Spain, Mid 19th Century
length 32 cm.
Conditions: good