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Similar pistols were included in the gift of arms presented by the dey of Algiers to the Prince Regent (the future George IV of Great Britain) in 1811 and 1819, evidence of the high esteem in which these coral-decorated firearms were held.
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Title: Pair of Flintlock Pistols
Date: late 18th–early 19th century
Culture: Algerian
Medium: Steel, wood, coral, silver, gold
Dimensions: 36.25.2246a; L. 19 in. (48.3 cm); L. of barrel 12 7/8 in. (32.7 cm); Cal. .65 in (16.5 mm); Wt. 3 lb. 0.9 oz. (1386.3 g); 36.25.2246b; L. 19 in. (48.3 cm); L. of barrel 12 13/16 in. (32.5 cm); Cal. .64 in (16.3 mm); Wt. 3 lb. 0.5 oz. (1375 g)
Classification: Firearms-Pistols-Flintlock
Credit Line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object Number: 36.25.2246a, b
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