Original 19th Century Balkan Embossed Brass Clad Miquelet Lock Rat Tail "Pirate" Pistol - circa 1800 - 1820 Category_Martini-Henry Accessories The men were getting a

The men were getting a little slow at roll call

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

5”Chest width: 20”Waist width: 19

participated in the Battle of Bougainville

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Original 19th Century Balkan Embossed Brass Clad Miquelet Lock Rat Tail "Pirate" Pistol - circa 1800 - 1820 Category_Martini-Henry Accessories The men were getting aOriginal 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