Pair of Pistols with Flintlocks a la moda

ca. 1735–40

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 375

Algora was named gunmaker to King Fernando VI (1713–1759) in 1749, but hemay have worked for the royal family in Madrid for several years prior to this.

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Title: Pair of Pistols with Flintlocks a la moda
Gunsmith: Gabriel de Algora (Spanish, Madrid, documented 1733–died 1761)
Date: ca. 1735–40
Geography: Madrid
Culture: Spanish, Madrid
Medium: Steel, wood (walnut), gold, silver, horn
Dimensions: L. of each 19 in. (48.3 cm)
Classification: Firearms-Pistols-Flintlock
Credit Line: Gift of Archer M. Huntington, 1927
Object Number: 27.160.12, .13
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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