A rare and important 18th-century Spanish flintlock sporting shotgun, signed by the renowned Basque gunmaker Antonio Guisasola, one of the most distinguished firearms makers of his time and an official Supplier to the Spanish Royal Household (Proveedor de la Casa Real).
Antonio Guisasola's work is highly regarded for its exceptional craftsmanship, refined mechanics, and elegant decoration. His firearms are represented in prestigious museum collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, which preserves an example of a shotgun by this celebrated maker, underscoring his historical significance and the quality of his production.
This elegant hunting shotgun bears the signature of Antonio Guisasola both on the barrel and on the lock, an important feature that confirms its authenticity and enhances its rarity and desirability among collectors.
The firearm retains its original flintlock mechanism, which remains fully functional, demonstrating the outstanding quality of its construction. The steel lock and barrel exhibit finely executed hand craftsmanship typical of the finest Spanish gunmakers of the eighteenth century.
The gun remains in very good antique condition, showing only normal wear consistent with more than two centuries of age, together with a few discreet historic restorations that respect the integrity and authenticity of the piece.
As one of the finest examples of Spanish sporting arms, this shotgun represents an exceptional acquisition for collectors of antique firearms...
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1790s Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons