Original Spanish Napoleonic Miquelet Sea Service Pistol with Belt Hook - Circa 1812 French Helmets Around 1904 the Mexican government

Around 1904 the Mexican government purchased 150 of these guns in 7mm Mauser caliber

39  Saville Row

the first rifle to use smokeless gunpowder

Originally painted RED and YELLOW

They are "adjustable" by pressing a flathead screwdriver in on the indents above and below the belt clips

Original Spanish Napoleonic Miquelet Sea Service Pistol with Belt Hook - Circa 1812 French Helmets Around 1904 the Mexican governmentOriginal Item: Only One Available. We've never had one of these before as I imagine they are exceptionally rare. With plenty of markings on the barrel and lock this should be a great subject for research. The pistol has a 9 1 2" iron barrel, brass mounts, no provision for ram rod and a substantial iron belt hook. The steel lock plate has a deep stamped "Armorer's mark", the barrel with what appear to be the initials F. R. N. or similar under a large