Guns International #: 102548974
Seller's Inventory #: 233685

Category - Antique Pistols - Flintlock - Antique Pistols - 1500-1850

Category
Antique Pistols - Flintlock
Antique Pistols - 1500-1850

Engraved PATILLA MIQUELET Flintlock “Militia” Belt/Holster Pistol EUROPEAN Late 18th Century Miquelet Pistol

Description:
Engraved PATILLA MIQUELET Flintlock “Militia” Belt/Holster Pistol EUROPEAN

Late 18th Century Miquelet Pistol

Here we present an antique Patilla, or “Militia” Miquelet Belt Pistol, made likely in mainland Europe circa the late 18th century. The miquelet was an early and sturdy form of flintlock popular throughout Europe and the Ottoman Empire from the seventeenth into the early nineteenth century. A “Miquelet” is a type of flintlock developed in Spain. It is a distinctive form of snaplock, originally as a flint-against-steel ignition form, once prevalent in Spain, Portugal, Italy, the Balkans, North Africa and the Ottoman Empire from the late 16th to the mid-19th centuries. The miquelet lock, with its combined battery and pan cover was the final innovative link that made the flintlock mechanism possible. It proved to be both the precursor and companion to what we now call the "true" flintlock.

The overall condition is good. Strong action. The bore is in good shape for its age. Engraved barrel. The stock/grip is in good shape.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 10-3/4 inches.

Caliber: .57

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$1200

#233685

 

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Antique: Yes