Nice 19th Century Greek miquelet pistol. Caliber: 16 mm.The style of the pistol reflects both, Oriental and European influences. Miquelet lock. The lock plate does not show any markings. Typical Balkan style stock is covered with brass plates, that are decorated with engraved floral motifs. Brass trigger guard and butt. Both parts display nice engravings. Half-octagonal, half-round barrel. The upper part of the barrel displays some fading markings (please, see pictures). The ramrod is missing. The pistol is of considerably higher quality than usually encountered. The pistols of this pattern were used extensively in many wars in the Balkans, including the Greek uprisings. CONDITION: The pistol is in overall fine+, all original condition. All the iron parts of the pistol, including the barrel, are covered with some patina. The stock is in fine condition with some minor handling marks and light dings. The lock works fine. The bore is in very good condition. The pistol does not show any repairs. All the parts are original to the pistol. Very attractive 19th century Greek pistol! Overall length: 19 inch. Barrel length: 11.5 inch. (Ref. "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul", by Anthony C. Tirri, pp.159-165)
