Good quality 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. Brass trigger guard. Half-octagonal, half-round barrel. The upper part of the barrel displays some floral style decoration and a brass gunsmith mark (please, see pictures). Non-functional, decorative ramrod is a part of the stock. Two brass barrel bands. 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 condition. All the iron parts of the pistol, including the barrel, are covered with some patina. The stock is in fine condition with some dings and handling marks. There is a small crack in the brass plate on the left side of the stock between the counter screws. Some dents to the front brass barrel band (please, see pictures). Some wear to the non-functional cleaning rod (please, see pictures). The lock works fine. The bore is in very good condition. All the parts are original to the pistol. Overall length: 19.5 inch. Barrel length: 12 inch. Very attractive 19th century Greek pistol! (Ref. "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul", by Anthony C. Tirri, pp.159-165)
