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Lot 3323:Pair of Gold Inlaid Spanish Miquelet Belt Pistols

August 17th, 2025|Bedford, TX
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Lot 3323:Pair of Gold Inlaid Spanish Miquelet Belt Pistols

August 17th, 2025|Bedford, TX
Estimated Price$5,000 - $7,000
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Fine Pair of Gold Inlaid, Engraved, and Relief Carved Spanish Miquelet Belt Pistols

A) Spanish Miquelet Pistol

This pair of pistols bears the maker's marks of Domingo Gabiola (active c. 1790-1815) and Gaspar Rusta (active c. 1790-1810) of Eibar, Spain. The smoothbore, "cannon" barrels feature gold inlaid bands at the muzzles, additional gold accenting the scroll engraving at the transition points, gold inlaid scrollwork on the octagonal breech sections, gold panels at the breech ends, and sunken gold inlaid cross, fleur-de-lis, and "crown/Y/RUS/TA" markings. The locks and trigger guards have sunken gold lined gold "crown/GA/BIO/lA" maker's marks. The pommel caps also feature engraved busts of what appears to be a Native American with gold backgrounds. The locks and furniture also feature chiseled designs. The stocks have decorative molding and raised relief floral carving. The ramrods have dark horn tips.

ConditionFine with bright original gold, strong original blue on the breech section and protected areas, gray and brown patina on the balance, distinct markings and designs, and generally only mild age and storage related wear. The refinished stock is very good and has repairs in the wrist, crisp carving and molding, and mild dings and scratches. Mechanically functions.
Details
ManufacturerSpanish
ModelMiquelet
TypePistol
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge65
Barrel8 3/4 inch part octagon
Finishblue/gold/bright
Stockwalnut
Bore conditionThe bore is mostly bright with some oxidation mainly towards the muzzle.

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views121
Catalog page273

B) Spanish Miquelet Pistol

As described in "A."

ConditionFine with bright original gold, strong original blue finish in the protected areas, gray and brown patina on the balance, distinct markings and designs, and generally fairly minor overall wear from age and storage. The refinished stock is very good and has crisp carving and molding, small chips, and scattered dings and scratches. Mechanically functions.
Details
ManufacturerSpanish
ModelMiquelet
TypePistol
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge65
Barrel8 3/4 inch part octagon
Finishblue/gold/bright
Stockwalnut
Bore conditionThe bore is mostly bright with areas of minor oxidation.

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views121
Catalog page273
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