Spanish Miquelet Lock Fowling Piece, Cadiz 1811

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Originally Posted by Marcus den toom

I tried to find the gunsmith in my Der neue Stockel books, but he doesn't show up anywhere. The explaination by Fernando seems quite good. The only thing i am curious about is the crown above this "name". As far as i know only gunsmiths with royal "connections" where allowed tu use such marks?
If this is true you would wonder if he didn't have a mentionable name?

The neue stockel only mentions 2 names in Cadiz (3e volume page 1815).
-Juan Cano
-Fransico Lopez

No other information about Cadiz.

Thanks so much Marcus. Now I know.

Unfortunately there are many examples of gunsmiths claiming titles like Armero del Rey (Arms Maker to the King), that had not been conferred by the crown. The first name that comes to mind is Pedro A. Esteva (c 1680-1740), see Spanish Firearms by Lavin page 260.

Thanks again!