Turkish, or Middle Eastern 18/19th Century miquelet pistol. Caliber: 16 mm. The pistol style copies both, European and Oriental patterns. The lock is similar to many locks found in Turkish miquelet muskets. The lightly carved stock may be of Turkish, or Middle Eastern origins. The miquelet hammer is also lightly engraved. Round barrel. Beautifully engraved back of the barrel. Some brass inlays on the barrel. Iron trigger guard shows a hand scratched number (perhaps a social security number of a previous owner, please, see pictures). Brass butt. Non-functional wooden ramrod is a part of the stock. CONDITION: The pistol is in overall fine condition. All the iron parts of the pistol, including the barrel, are covered with brown patina. Some cleaning marks are visible on the barrel. The stock is nice and without any cracks. Very good bore. Miquelet lock is in working order. The pistol does not show any repairs. Overall length: 20 inch. Barrel length: 13.5 inch.
