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Zuluaga Miguelet Pistol .70 Cal NVSN

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Zuluaga Miguelet Pistol .70 Cal NVSN
Signed Zuloaga and engraved on barrel with Spanish Royal Coat of Arms also "R. Cuerpo de Guard, de la Persona del Rey" which translates to Kings Royal Body Guard. Also maker stamped with issue number stamped on side of barrel "OAO/4.2.2.S.B.R." stock cartouched behind tang at top of wrist with Z+ Crown R. Museum quality cleaned to bright metal in European tradition with crisp near fine wood and sharp metal with strong edges. Approximately 69 cal and 14 1/2" overall. Zuluoaga was the greatest of 19th century master gunsmiths receiving international recognition at the Great London Exhibition in 1851. He re-introduced the art of gold damascene metal decoration and directed the Royal Armoury La Moncloa. The pistol is finely cased in select walnut with french-lined red velvet show embossed name and info in lid along with engraved and gold plated brass medallions in bottom of case replicated signature on barrel and Royal Coat of Arms. The case was expertly made by Jean Caluet of So. California in mid-1970s to early 1980s. Antique firearm.