Pair of Flintlock Pistols 1735 - 1795

This pair of flintlock pistols were made by Johann Andreas Kuchenreuter between 1735 and 1795. The pistols have a classic design with a blued steel barrel, a brass lockplate, and a walnut stock. They are decorated with intricate engraving, which includes floral motifs and the maker's mark. The pistols are a fine example of 18th-century gunsmithing and are currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. These pistols are a great example of 18th-century firearms and are a valuable piece of history.