Late 18th Century Mediterranean Miquelet Rifle

Late 18th Century Mediterranean Miquelet Rifle

Description

• .477 caliber (measured land-to-land at the muzzle).
• Octagonal, rifled, highly-engraved barrel.
• All metal surfaces are covered in intricate engravings and castings.
• Miquelet (mic-el-‘LET) “Patilla”-type action, highly engraved hammer, pan, frizzen, frizzen spring, etc.
• Single-shot muzzle-loader, antique rifle, no FFL required.
• Beautiful hardwood stock with silver barrel bands.  Finely tacked silver overlays and embellishments cover a large portion of the stock.
• Steel ramrod
• Leather sling, we believe it to be original to the rifle.
• Specifications
• Overall length: 46.25″
• Length of pull: 12.125″
• Overall height: 7.5″
• Overall Width: 3.125″
• Weight: 8 pounds
• Quite a showpiece or addition to your collection.