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R. GUISOLA SPANISH MIQUELET BELT PISTOL.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
R. GUISOLA SPANISH MIQUELET BELT PISTOL.

Cal. 65. NSN. Bbl. 6" w/ cannonade muzzle & engraved transition to octagon shank section. Bbl. flats have 4 sunken gold proof markings. Bbl. has silver inlaid inscription “FABRICADO EN EIBAR ANO D1823” (made in Eibar, year of 1823). Miquelet lock marked w/ makers name “R. Guisola”. Pin fastened round butt walnut stock w/ checkered wrist. Iron fittings include butt cap w/ attached backstrap, long tang engraved trigger guard, side plate w/ belt hook & engraved thimble. Short piece of wood inserted in thimble to simulate a ramrod. CONDITION: metal shows a light gray patina. Stock shows wear & marks w/ large chips around top of lock & at right tip. Functioning lock. Bore shows scattered pitting. (01-23067/DS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.