Pair of Miquelet Pistols

Unknown artist

Date: dated 1623; locks, second half 18th century

Medium: Brass, steel

Dimensions: 14.25.1407a; L. 18 in. (45.7 cm); L. of barrel 12 5/8 in. (32 cm); Cal. .49 in. (12.4 mm); Wt. 2 lb. 7 oz. (1105.6 g); 14.25.1407b; L. 18 in. (45.7 cm); L. of barrel 12 5/8 in. (32 cm); Cal. .49 in. (12.4 mm); Wt. 2 lb. 7 oz. (1105.6 g)

Classification: Firearms-Pistols-Miquelet

Culture: Scottish

Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913