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RUSSIAN OR CAUCASIAN MIQUELET BALL TRIGGER PISTOL

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,500.00 USD
RUSSIAN OR CAUCASIAN MIQUELET BALL TRIGGER PISTOL
SERIAL NUMBER N/A BARREL 11 3/8" CALIBER 65 SMOOTHBORE MANUFACTURED CIRCA 1840'S. Ornate chisel engraved swamped round barrel with inset front sight. One piece striped walnut stock with elaborate cast brass butt cap with ugly face and medium stirrups. Numerous wire inlays to rear of tang and surrounding brass name plate on top of wrist. Miquelet lock is moderately engraved with brass wire inlay and moderate scroll engraving. CONDITION, Good as uncleaned. Action operates properly. Stock is good and full sized with small impressions and bruises. No cracks or material losses. Metal is a dove grey from use and age.ANTIQUE