Magnificent, long and rich flintlock pistol. Smooth, patinated barrel with flattened top, signed "Piraube à Paris" and, on the sides, richly chased with thunderbolts of a warrior holding a shield with the great arms of France, under a canopy, masks, ribbons and foliage on a gilded amati background. Turntable signed "Piraube à Paris" and flat-bodied hammer, engraved and chased with foliage and trophies. Cut-out steel fittings decorated with foliage on a gilded amati background. Long-eared pommel adorned with a grimacing mask. Long stock in selected walnut, carved and decorated with fine inlaid silver filigree. Wooden ramrod with iron pastille. Length: 53 cm B.E. (fracture under the front of the turntable). Late 17th century. Bertrand PIRAUBE Harquebusier at Saint Germain en Laye and at the Louvre galleries in 1670-1725. Considered the most prestigious harquebusier of the century, according to Jarlier-Buigné.