Miquelet-Pistol of the Osmanic Empire

rickystl · 14th May 2017, 03:54 PM

Just as a comparison, here is one that I own. Made very similar to Corrado's.
This one has the plain trigger you see on most Albanian pistols. And you can just make out the Albanian bird crest on the breech of the barrel. So, It's likely this one was made for an Albanian customer.

Now that I think about it, mine is due for another cleaning. Seems I have to do this once a year. LOL But it's rather easy to do. The silver stock does tarnish.

Rick

BANDOOK · 16th May 2017, 08:53 AM

BEAUTIFUL BALKAN PISTOL AND IN GREAT CONDITION
LOVELY PISTOL RICK,PLEASE TELL ME HOW YOU CLEAN UP THESE GUNS,CHEERS

rickystl · 20th May 2017, 08:49 PM

Hi Bandook.

On this silver stocked pistol, I just remove the lock and barrel and use spray on silver polish, wait a half minute, and wipe off with a soft towel used for polising automobiles. For the spike in the grip area after spraying on and still damp, I use a nylon bristle brush, then wipe off. Seems to work fine. And does not over polish the silver. I'll post a photo right after I clean mine. It will look closer to Corrado's. But Corrado's is in EXTRA nice condition.

Rick

14th May 2017, 03:54 PM	#1
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,632	Just as a comparison, here is one that I own. Made very similar to Corrado's. This one has the plain trigger you see on most Albanian pistols. And you can just make out the Albanian bird crest on the breech of the barrel. So, It's likely this one was made for an Albanian customer. Now that I think about it, mine is due for another cleaning. Seems I have to do this once a year. LOL But it's rather easy to do. The silver stock does tarnish. Rick Attached Images

16th May 2017, 08:53 AM	#2
BANDOOK Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: AUCKLAND,NEW ZEALAND Posts: 627	BEAUTIFUL BALKAN PISTOL AND IN GREAT CONDITION LOVELY PISTOL RICK,PLEASE TELL ME HOW YOU CLEAN UP THESE GUNS,CHEERS

20th May 2017, 08:49 PM	#3
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,632	Hi Bandook. On this silver stocked pistol, I just remove the lock and barrel and use spray on silver polish, wait a half minute, and wipe off with a soft towel used for polising automobiles. For the spike in the grip area after spraying on and still damp, I use a nylon bristle brush, then wipe off. Seems to work fine. And does not over polish the silver. I'll post a photo right after I clean mine. It will look closer to Corrado's. But Corrado's is in EXTRA nice condition. Rick