Original 18th Century Spanish Snaphaunce Lock 20 Bore Fowling Piece by Diego Esquivel of Madrid - Circa 1720 U.S. Uniforms with paint missing

with paint missing

was placed along the bottom of the helmet joining the front and rear visors and the overall shape of the helmet was reduced slightly in size

though it still faintly shows the COLTS PATENT / PAT

This use as a pike dictated the Charleville's general length and weight

Original 18th Century Spanish Snaphaunce Lock 20 Bore Fowling Piece by Diego Esquivel of Madrid - Circa 1720 U.S. Uniforms with paint missingOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Here we have a beautiful example of an early 18th Century Spanish Snaphaunce Lock Fowling Piece in approximately 20 Bore, crafted by gunmaker Diego Esquivel of Madrid. Guns of this era from Spain were true works of art, usually made to order, and featured carved stocks and extremely high levels of decoration. This example features a fantastic 2 stage octagon to round barrel, which has just a bit of a flare at the muzzle.