18th Century Pistol
Good Pair Of Queen Anne Barrel Silver Mounted Pistols
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A Pair of silver mounted, walnut handled cannon barrel flintlock pistols by Freeman, London. with
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Antique 18th Century English Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Silver, Steel
Extremly Rare Mexican Silver Miquelet-Lock Blunderbuss Belt Pistol Flintlock
Located in Madrid, ES
Extremly Rare South American Silver-Mounted Miquelet-Lock Blunderbuss Belt Pistol
Late 18th
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Antique 18th Century Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 3.15 in W 1.97 in D 16.54 in
Dunhil's 'Tinder Pistol': 20th C. English Oak Wood/Bronzed Brass Table Lighter
By Dunhill
Located in North Miami, FL
bronzed brass Dunhill table lighter neatly evokes an 18th century flintlock pistol in both form and
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper
H 3 in W 2.5 in D 4 in
Recent Sales
Pair of 18th century Italian Pistol Parade Bags
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The circular-form velvet ground backed by leather and applied with gold and silver metal fringe and threads, decoration centering a cuirass
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Quilts and Blankets
18th Century Dutch or German Holster Pistol
Located in Salisbury, GB
A fine quality 18th century Dutch or German holster pistol, circa 1770.
Converted into
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Antique 18th Century Arms, Armor and Weapons
Pair of Flintlock Pistols by 'Oger Leblan'
By Oger Leblan
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, alongside Utrecht and Amsterdam. Until far into the 18th century one could go for an exclusive firearm at
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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Louis XIV Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Walnut
Set of 12 Early 18th Century Pistol Grip Table Knives
Located in Cornwall, GB
A very rare set of 12 early 18th century table knives. Pistol grip silver hafts with Queen Anne
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Antique Early 1700s English George III Tableware
Materials
Steel, Sterling Silver
Two 19th Century Antique 'Arquebusier' Gun Rifle Decorative Lithographs
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
parts, and mechanisms that created 18th-century pistols and rifles.
The Encyclopédie provided the
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Antique 19th Century British Picture Frames
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 24.41 in W 19.3 in D 0.4 in
Pair of 18th Century Flintlock Gentleman Pistols
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A pair of brass-mounted 22 bore gentleman's flintlock holster pistols with two stage barrels signed
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Arms, Armor and Weapons
An 18th Century Flintlock Holster Pistol By Richards
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An 18th century flintlock holster pistol with carved and inlaid walnut stock and a two staged
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Antique 18th Century English Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Steel
Extremely Rare Early 18th Century Turkish Flintlock Pistols
Located in Middleburg, VA
These extremely rare early 18th century flintlock pistols showcase extraordinary craftsmanship with
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Antique Early 18th Century Turkish Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Goatskin, Walnut
Rare Pair of Early 18TH Century Dutch Holster Flintlock Pistols
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine and rare pair of brass mounted flintlock pistols, signed Penterman, Utrecht, on either side
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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Brass
Spanish Flintlock Pistol
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A good example of a Spanish flintlock pistol made for the Turkish market.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish More Furniture and Collectibles
Box Lock Pistols
By Bond London
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A good pair of 18th century boxlock pocket pistols by Bond London. The name engraved in a trophy of
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Walnut
Silver Mounted Pistols
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A superb pair of flint lock turn off pistols by Theophilus Richards, Birmingham.
The walnut stocks
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Silver
Pair of box lock pistols
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine pair of 18th century box lock pistols with silver wire inlays to the walnut stocks, by
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Historical Memorabilia
A Flintlock Box Lock Pocket Pistol
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A late 18th century pocket pistol with hidden trigger and box lock by Lacy and Witton, London
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Antique Late 18th Century English Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Steel
Pair of Italian Miquelet Holster Pistols
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A pair of brass and silver mounted 18 bore holster pistols with walnut stocks.
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian More Furniture and Collectibles
Triple Barrel Boxlock Pistol By Bass
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A rare late 18th century triple barrel boxlock, tap action pocket pistol by Bass, London, with
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Brass
Tinder Pistol by Wynter
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
An 18th century English tinder pistol by Wynter.
Category
Antique 1770s English More Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Cannon Barrel Pocket Pistols By Turvey
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A pair of 18th century 50-bore turn-off cannon barrel pistols by Turvey, London with silver butt
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Antique 18th Century English Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Silver, Steel
Rare Pair of Silver Mounted Queen Anne Pistols
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine pair of 18th century silver mounted turn off cannon barrel flintlock pistols by George Reed
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Antique Early 18th Century English Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Silver
A Fine Cased Pair Of Flintlock Pistols By Twigg
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A pair of late 18th century flintlock dueling pistols by Twigg London with well figured walnut
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Antique Late 18th Century English Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Steel
A Fine Pair Of Silver Inlaid Brass Barrelled Pistols By Bunney London
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A good pair of 18th century brass framed cannon barrelled turnoff pistols with fine silver wire
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Antique Late 18th Century English Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Silver, Brass
6 rare Georgian Pistol grip Knives, London C.1720, Britannia silver mark.
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Set of 6 rare Georgian Pistol grip Knives, London C.1720, Britannia silver mark. Plain pistol grips
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Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Britannia Standard Silver
Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Mandarin Pistol-Handled Urns and Covers
Located in Downingtown, PA
the Chinese first copied towards the end of the 18th century. The pistol handles, moulded relief work
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Piero Fornasetti ‘Malachite’ Serving Trolley
By Fornasetti
Located in Antwerp, BE
of 18th century pistols and attributes
in gold leaf.
The trays are marked on the bottom.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Percussion Pistol
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Flint lock pistol. Measures: 8.5 inches H x 14 inches W x 2.2 inches D.
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Antique 18th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
18th-century Chinese Export Porcelain Pistol-Handled Vase and Cover
Located in Downingtown, PA
the 18th century. The pistol handles, moulded relief work and faux marble, or occasionally faux bois
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 18th Century Scottish Highland Steel Flintlock Pistols by Macleod
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
A fine pair of 18th century Scottish steel flintlock belt pistols by Macleod. These 'Highland
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Antique 18th Century Scottish Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Steel
H 5.25 in W 1.75 in D 9.75 in
Late 18th-Early 19th Century Pistol Case with Brass-Mounted as Side Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 18th-early 19th antique century pistol case with brass accents. Centre brass ring lifts up as
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Antique Late 18th Century American Side Tables
Materials
Brass
H 20.5 in W 33 in D 10.5 in
Model of a European 18th Century Flintlock Pistol with Axe Handle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Model of a European 18th century flintlock pistol with Axe handle. A prop, not a working weapon
Category
Late 20th Century European Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal, Iron
Pair of Flintlock Dueling Pistols by Harcourt of Ipswich
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A pair of late 18th/ early 19th century flintlock 25-bore dueling pistols with browned octagonal
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Antique Late 18th Century English Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Late 18th Century New York Blunderbuss Pistol Made by J. Finch
Located in West Chester, PA
Very rare brass barrel blunderbuss pistol signed on top of barrel J. Finch N. York with walnut
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Antique Late 18th Century American Arms, Armor and Weapons
English Silver Mounted Brass Barrel Pistol
Located in West Chester, PA
18th century English silver mounted pistol with 8" brass barrel marked London. Made by William
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Antique 18th Century American Arms, Armor and Weapons
Pair of English Queen Anne Brass Pistols
Located in West Chester, PA
Wonderful pair of Queen Anne brass cannon barrel pistols made in London and marked Bunney.
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Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Arms, Armor and Weapons
Pair of 18th Century Brass Pistols by John Twigg
Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB
Pair of 18th century pistols by renowned London gunmaker, John Twigg.
Twigg was a master of his
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Antique Late 18th Century English Arms, Armor and Weapons
4 Pairs of 18th Century Style Flint Lock Pistols
Located in Great Barrington, MA
These were supposedly made for Williamsburg Museum and are in
nearly new condition. I was told they were not meant to be fired but everything is constructed similar to the ori...
nearly new condition. I was told they were not meant to be fired but everything is constructed similar to the ori...
Category
20th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel, Brass
Jeweled Turkish Flintlock Pistol
Located in Palm Springs, CA
18th c. Turkish craftsmanship and the earlier use of semi-precious gems in weaponry. For the pistol
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Turkish Antiquities
Materials
Turquoise, Coral, Metal, Silver
Georgian Flintlock Pistol Pendant
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A cool late Georgian charm pendant, modelled as an 18th Century Flintlock pistol. It's crafted from
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Antique 1830s British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold
A Pair of 48 Bore Russian Flintlock Officer's Pistols
By Hornschurch A Reval
Located in New York, NY
With octagonal barrels engraved with a decorative band around the muzzles and the breeches, fitted with silver fore-sights. Each engraved with 'Hornschurch a Reval'. The modern town ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Russian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Silver
German Hunting Hanger with Integrated Flintlock Pistol
Located in Glamis, Angus
A rare and fine example of a German hunting hanger with integrated flintlock pistol. The saw back
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Antique Mid-18th Century European Arms, Armor and Weapons
Fine Pair of Flemish Flintlock Holster Pistols
Located in Glamis, Angus
An extremely fine pair of Flemish flintlock holster pistols.
13" swamped barrels overlaid with
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Arms, Armor and Weapons
Cased Pair of Flintlock Officer's Pistols by Sharpe of London
Located in Glamis, Angus
A fine pair of cased flintlock officer's pistols by Sharpe.
With finely chequered butts and 9
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Antique Late 18th Century English Arms, Armor and Weapons
Fine Pair Of Silver Mounted Queen Anne Style Pistols
Located in Salisbury, GB
Fine pair of silver mounted Queen Anne style pistols by Nathaniel Trevey of London circa 1720.
In
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George I Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron, Silver
Pair of Segalas Style All Metal Double Barrelled Flintlock Pistols
Located in Glamis, Angus
A fine pair of all metal double barrelled flintlock pistols in the style of Segalas of London
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Steel
Coalport "Vineyard" Sauce Tureen, Cover, & Stand, c. 1805
Located in Atlanta, GA
surrounded by gilt vines and borders in a tasteful arrangement. The forms are taken from 18th century Chinese
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Antique 19th Century English Porcelain
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Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian)
Morocco
The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco.
I att...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Natural Specimens
Materials
Bone
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century
On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Other
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Gold Dragon Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture gold dragon all made in
porcelain and gold-plated in 24-karat.
With gold-plated polished brass whiskers.
Exceptional piece.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Plate
18th century allegorical painting of The Triumph of Beauty
Located in London, GB
Exhibited:
London, Royal Academy, 1800, no. 93
What was happening in British history painting in around 1800? In recent discussions of the emergence of a British School of history ...
Category
18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Open Air School (iconic image of indigenous teacher by Mexican muralist)
By Diego Rivera
Located in New Orleans, LA
An indigenous teacher, surrounded by her multi-generational students, sits at the edge of a field, open book in hand. In the distance, we see campesinos working the fields with their...
Category
1930s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Vienna Secession Metal Box by Josef Hoffmann and Wiener Werkstätte, Austria
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in North Miami, FL
1920s Vienna Secession silvered metal box with wooden interior by Josef Hoffmann and Wiener Werkstätte, Austria
By: Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Material: metal, silver plate, ...
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Antique French Vestry Cabinet Sacristy Altar Vestment Wine Cabinet Bar Catholic
Located in Tyler, TX
Antique French Carved Oak Gothic Sacristy Vestry Altar Wine Bar Cabinet~~c. 1880s
In 18th and 19th century Europe, sacristy or vestment cabinets were used to store liturgical gar...
Category
Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 64.5 in W 55.5 in D 24 in
Baigneuse
By Marguerite Arosa
Located in Paris, FR
Marguerite AROSA
(1850-1903), French
"Baigneuse" (Bather)
Oil on canvas
Signed lower left
Canvas: 66 1/5" high x 50" wide
Frame: 74 1/5" high x 57 1/2" wide
This painting was e...
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Veracruz Mexico Pre-Columbian ceramic Warrior figure sculpture
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Figure of a Chanting Warrior
Ceramic with bitumen highlights
300-600 CE (Classic Period)
Mexico, Veracruz, possibly Nopiloa
Veracruz Culture
Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Vera Cruz culture...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 13.5 in W 6.75 in D 5 in
ANTIQUE ROYAL HAND CARVED ENGLISH OAK ARMORIAL COAT OF ARMS CROWNS EAGLEs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
We are delighted to offer for sale this very collectable hand carved Armorial Coat of Arms Depicting a Royal crest
This is an exceptionally well made and deco...
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Oak
H 16.15 in W 13.39 in D 1.19 in
Pre-Columbian Colima Shaman terracotta figure vessel Mexican sculpture
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Seated Shaman
Colima culture
Mexico
ca. 300 BCE - 300 CE
Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A hollow-cast and highly-burnished terracotta hunchback shaman fi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
H 12 in W 12.25 in D 8 in
1920s Art Déco Swiss Sterling Silver and Enamel Movado Ermeto Watch/Chronometer
By Movado
Located in North Miami, FL
1920s Art Déco Swiss sterling silver and enamel Movado Ermeto expandible watch/chronometer
By: Movado
Material: silver, sterling silver, enamel, metal, glass, crystal
Technique: cas...
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
H 1.5 in W 2 in D 0.5 in
Ronson 1936 Pik a Cig Magic Monkey Striker Touch Lighter & Cigarette Dispenser
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco magic monkey mechanical dispenser box designed by Ronson.
An extremely rare and very decorative mechanical desk box, created in the city of Newark, New Jersey United States...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Steel
H 5.12 in W 5.12 in D 8.46 in
Mid-20h Century Golden Brass and Leather Letter Opener/Knife by Hermès, France
By Hermès
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20h century golden brass and leather letter opener/knife by the luxury design house Hermès Paris, France
By: Hermès Paris
Material: metal, brass, leather, copper, zinc
Technique...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc
H 0.5 in W 8 in D 0.5 in
1920s Art Déco Bronze Rabbit Bell Ring by E.M. Sandoz for Susse Frères, France
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz, Susse Freres
Located in North Miami, FL
1920s Art Déco bronze rabbit bell ring with base by Édouard-Marcel Sandoz manufactured by Susse Frères, France
By: Édouard-Marcel Sandoz, Susse Frères
Material: bronze, copper, meta...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Copper
H 3.5 in W 4 in D 2 in
Late 19th Century French Bronze Bust Seal of Jeanne d´Arc in Armor by E. Becker
By Edmond-Henri Becker
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century french bronze bust seal of Jeanne d´Arc wearing armor by Edmond-Henri Becker
By: Edmond-Henri Becker
Material: bronze, copper, metal
Technique: cast, molded, patin...
Category
Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Busts
Materials
Metal, Copper, Bronze
H 5 in W 3 in D 1.5 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 18th century pistol you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, wood and silver, every 18th century pistol was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 18th century pistol, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 18th century pistol bearing Georgian hallmarks is very popular. Bond London, Hornschurch A Reval and Oger Leblan each produced at least one beautiful 18th century pistol that is worth considering.
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A 18th century pistol can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,971, while the lowest priced sells for $675 and the highest can go for as much as $35,000.
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