DaveMadary
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Since not too many Spanish weapons are posted I thought some of you would be interested in this. Also, I am hoping someone may know some history behind the group that used these weapons? This pistol apparently was made in the 1730s or 1740s based on the articles linked to this post. The Spanish language link includes photos, the translated link does not. The article shows a photo of a similar pistol by the same maker from about 1747 made by Rovira (see very last pistol in the article attached). I believe it says these pistols were used by the King's Royal Guard officers. I am trying to learn more about this group's role in the Spanish army, and if they may have seen any action in America? Also whether anyone has seen another similar pistol. The gun is in original flintlock but the barrel was shortened by several inches.
http://www.catalogacionarmas.com/public/casaReal41.pdf
http://translate.googleusercontent...41.pdf&usg=ALkJrhgBPzKzICeKOWCXb-4vUDzZ1dbkTg
http://www.catalogacionarmas.com/public/casaReal41.pdf
http://translate.googleusercontent...41.pdf&usg=ALkJrhgBPzKzICeKOWCXb-4vUDzZ1dbkTg
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