Original 19th Century Greek or Balkan Brass Clad Miquelet Lock Rat Tail Pistol - circa 1810 M3 Grease Gun some might be post war

some might be post war (Korea and early Vietnam)

MODEL 1865

000 aluminum grip bayonets were made

Features the original cardboard backing and complete functional neck chain

It appears to have been sanded a bit

Original 19th Century Greek or Balkan Brass Clad Miquelet Lock Rat Tail Pistol - circa 1810 M3 Grease Gun some might be post warOriginal 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.