SPAIN, circa 1780–1800 Cavalry pistol. Flintlock with a muzzle cap, engraved with lines. Round barrel, then fluted, then pentagonal toward the breech. Arquebusier’s mark (AR). Smoothbore. Caliber 17.5 mm. Engraved breech block. Walnut stock and barrel, partially fluted. Barrel muzzle with brass band. Fittings made of cut brass and engraved with lines and foliage scrolls, such as the cap engraved with a rotating rosette, featuring a ring and a short tail, the trigger guard, and the rear plate; the ramrod holder is made of sheet brass and is likely a later addition. Comes with a wooden ramrod featuring a metal ramrod pull and a turned bone tip, attached separately. Barrel length: 21.5 cm. - Overall length: 35.8 cm. As is. Wear, scratches, a few dents and chips, a few cracks, notably at the muzzle and on the stock (behind the trigger guard); two small holes behind the breech block; oxidation removed from the barrel but still present on certain metal parts, including screws. Likely from the Eibar region.