Original 19th Century Balkan Embossed Brass Clad Miquelet Lock Rat Tail "Pirate" Pistol - circa 1800 - 1820 Category_Martini-Henry Accessories a plane ferry

a plane ferry

Blade Length: 16"Blade Style: Single Edged with FullerOverall length: 20 1/2“Crossguard: 3 1/2”Scabbard Length: 17"

Purchase price is ex Gillette

- Silver Bullion Carabinieri Police Cap Badge: Wonderful condition with minor color loss to the bullion

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Original 19th Century Balkan Embossed Brass Clad Miquelet Lock Rat Tail "Pirate" Pistol - circa 1800 - 1820 Category_Martini-Henry Accessories a plane ferryOriginal Item: Only One Available. These were often referred to as Miquelet "Rat Tail" Pistols because of the shape of the stock. These were the traditional muzzle loading pistol of the Balkans and Greece in the early to mid 1800s. Designed to be worn in a sash around one's waist, the weapon is very streamlined in appearance. The stock on this example is almost entirely clad in lovely embossed and engraved sheet brass. The Miquelet ignition system is