Bidspirit auction | Miquelet Pocket Pistol

Miquelet Pocket Pistol - The barrel in two stages, the breech section octagonal then round after a baluster, with smooth bore in 13 mm calibre. Top of the barrel is ornamental engraved and brass inlaid. This pistol was originally a miquelet style flintlock but was modified likely c. 1830. Full stock made of carved walnut. Fire gilded brass furniture inlaid with silver busts in relief (brass nose missing). Spainm, probably Ripoll, circa 1750, length 19 cm. Condition 2