RARE Engraved Antique Spanish CATALAN Style MIQUELET FLINTLOCK Belt Pistol Early and Sturdy Form of FLINTLOCK

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RARE Engraved Antique Spanish CATALAN Style MIQUELET FLINTLOCK Belt Pistol

Early and Sturdy Form of FLINTLOCK

Here we present an antique Spanish Catalan Miquelet Pistol. The miquelet is an early and sturdy form of flintlock popular throughout the Ottoman Empire from the seventeenth into the early twentieth century. The unique stock design comes from the Catalonia region, in the northwestern area of Spain. “Miquelets” were Catalan militiamen during the 17th and 18th centuries. This style of belt pistols has a large hook attached to their side or screw plate. They could be easily hung from a belt, saddle or sash. One contemporary illustration shows several belt pistols being carried at once on a type of shoulder belt called a baldric.

The Spanish were well-armed when they settled North America. However, soldiers of this period were required to supply their own weapons for use in the militia. This gun could have belonged to a former “miquelet” stationed at a south Texas frontier presidio.

The overall condition is very good. Strong action. The bore is in good shape for its age. Good stock/grip with only minimal handling wear. There is no barrel band present causing the forend to pull away from the barrel with light pressure. This example is lightly engraved with traditional floral designs. Solid belt clip.

Barrel is 7-1/2 inches.

Caliber:  .63 Miquelet

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$1800
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