Greek 19th Century 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 and geometrical motifs. Brass butt with nice engravings. Iron trigger guard. Half-octagonal, half-round barrel. The upper part of the barrel displays some floral style decoration and three brass gunsmith marks (please, see pictures). Simple, iron ramrod (crudely made, possibly an old replacement). The pistols of this pattern were used extensively in many wars in the Balkans, including the Greek uprisings. CONDITION: The pistol is in overall low fine condition. All the iron parts of the pistol, including the barrel, are covered with some patina. The stock is in very good condition with some dents, dings and handling marks. Some cracks and dents to the brass sheet covering the stock, just in front of the trigger guard (please, see pictures). The lock works fine. The bore is in very good condition. Overall length: 20 inch. Barrel length: 12 inch. (Ref. "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul", by Anthony C. Tirri, pp.159-165)
