DOG HEAD Hammer Antique SPANISH MIQUELET .70 Belt Pistol CARVED, ENGRAVED Ornate Martial Sized Pistol from the 1800s

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DOG HEAD Hammer Antique SPANISH MIQUELET .70 Belt Pistol CARVED, ENGRAVED 

Ornate Martial Sized Pistol from the 1800s

Here we present an antique Spanish Patilla, or “Militia” Miquelet Percussion Belt Pistol, made circa the early 1800s. 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 16^th to the mid-19^th 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. This pistol likely saw a lot of Spanish history pass in its lifetime.

The overall condition is good. This one was converted from flintlock to percussion circa 1840 and has a distinctive dog’s head hammer. Patina throughout. The action is excellent and strong. The bore is smooth and patinated. The stock shows use and is solid throughout with beautiful floral carvings. A very attractive piece!

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Barrel is 8-1/4 inches.

Caliber: .70 Percussion Conversion

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$2000
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