Horn Tipped Spanish Miquelet Coat Pistol c1770

An attractive, Spanish, miquelet coat pistol from around 1770. The maker is unknown.

The .70 caliber, smoothbore, multi-faceted barrel measures 5 ¼ inches while the whole pistol measures 10 inches.

The barrel has silver inlaid decorations up to the chiseled girdle and a now indistinct barrel makers mark at the breech.

The miquelet lock does not hold full cock.

All of the brass furniture, including a vacant wrist echelon, have some form of engraving. The remains of a belt hook appear on the side plate.

The full-length stock, which feature a horn fore-end, is in good condition. The rammer appears original to the pistol.

All in all, an original Spanish miquelet in fair condition.

Sold as a collector item only.

Price includes shipping in Australia, layby available.