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15th September 2019, 07:26 AM | #1 |
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Miquelet Percussion Pistol for ID and Comment
Just acquired this nice little pistol. Barrel length approx 5" (13cm) with a smooth bore of approx 17mm. Overall approx 25cm.
There are no proof marks of any sort, but 17 is stamped on the underside of the barrel. The barrel bore has a definite chamber for powder and a "flange" above that, which would seat the ball. The miquelet lock is in good functioning order. I am leaning towards Spanish origin but could be quite wrong. All comments welcome. Stu |
15th September 2019, 05:01 PM | #2 |
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The third screw on the counter plate suggests that you must have had a belt hook. We would have to disassemble the counter plate and look where it threads and what sense it has. Is spanish Affectionately |
15th September 2019, 07:22 PM | #3 |
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Beautiful pistol !
As someone not well initiated in firearms, may I ask what is the definition or description of the term miguelet in these weapons? I know it has to do with the lock, but is it a certain characteristic or simply alternate term? I had always thought they were flintlock as opposed to percussion. |
15th September 2019, 09:49 PM | #4 | |
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Miquelet refers to the style of lock and can be found in either flint or percussion. Here is some info for you on various types/styles of locks. Stu |
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15th September 2019, 11:22 PM | #5 |
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Thank you for this excellent explanation of the different gun lock types. Which has cleared up a detail that was bothering me about the gun at the top of the thread.
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15th September 2019, 11:40 PM | #6 |
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In the description of the "fashionable Madrid" miquetete there are several errors. The chock C is not half-cock, but is for full-cock, and conversely, the front chock is the one that acts in half-cock. In addition, the firing is not achieved by means of the spring appendix, but by means of a bar Affectionately |
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