Albanian Brass-stocked Rattail Miquelet Pistol, Early 19th C
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Albanian Brass-stocked Rattail Miquelet Pistol, Early 19th C

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Description

The Balkans produced more pistols than any other region of the Ottoman Empire. The
distinctive rattail stock was made primarily in Albania and exported for use throughout the
Ottoman Empire. Miquelet lock with stamped circular maker’s mark; brass frizzen with
dovetailed grooved steel strike plate. Tapering multi-stage round 11 3/8″ barrel of .62
caliber with raised starburst (worn) and decorative brass bands at the breech. Full stock
entirely covered with sheet brass, embossed with geometric designs and Arabesques.
Long, decorative barrel band at the muzzle and false ramrod. Decorative steel and brass
trigger guard with long tang. Brass shows wear and pleasing patina. Lock with strong
mainspring, but will not hold on cock, as the sear appears to be absent (does not affect
appearance). Overall length 19 3/8″. Attractive pistol, similar to those pictured in Fig. 112,
page 159 in “Islamic Weapons, Maghrib to Moghul”, by Anthony Tirri.

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