Original 19th Century Greek or Balkan Brass Clad Miquelet Lock Rat Tail Pistol - circa 1810 Category_Spade Grip Assembly and most surviving studded shells

and most surviving studded shells have copper studs

The Commission is signed by FIELD MARSHAL SIR GEORGE NUGENT (1757-1849)

50–70 and

30 and completing its organization in 15 days thereafter

This example is maker marked under the top flap: ATLAS AWNING / 1943

Original 19th Century Greek or Balkan Brass Clad Miquelet Lock Rat Tail Pistol - circa 1810 Category_Spade Grip Assembly and most surviving studded shellsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This type of pistol is often referred to as a Migulet "Rat Tail" Pistol, because of the shape of the stock. These were the traditional muzzle loading pistol of the Balkans and Greece in the early to mid 1800s. Designed to be worn in a sash around one's waist, the weapon is very streamlined in appearance. The brass covers a wood stock and is perfusely decorated with engraving, embossing and low grade silver inlays.