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"Rat-Tailed" Miquelet-Lock Pistol — Balkan, late 18th-early 19th century

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Written by: Layla FischerContributing Writer · Manuscripts & Rare Books
Arms & Armour · Catalogue no. 33485
Balkan, late 18th-early 19th century

“Rat-Tailed” Miquelet-Lock Pistol

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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Artist / MakerBalkan, late 18th-early 19th century
Datelate 1700s-early 1800s
Culture / OriginBalkan, late 18th-early 19th century
Mediumsteel and silver (all metal) Ramrod missing
DimensionsOverall: 53.3 cm (21 in.); Barrel: 34.9 cm (13 3/4 in.); Bore: 1.7 cm (11/16 in.)
DepartmentMedieval Art
TypeArms and Armor
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