Miquelet Pistol

Albanian

18th century

Not on view

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Title: Miquelet Pistol
Date: 18th century
Culture: Albanian
Medium: Brass, steel
Dimensions: L. 20 in. (50.8 cm); L. of barrel 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm); Cal. .68 in (17.3 mm); Wt. 2 lb. 0.4 oz. (918.5 g)
Classification: Firearms-Pistols-Miquelet
Credit Line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Object Number: 36.25.2266
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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