Arab Miquelet

[goldgrubber]

I bought this from a gentleman I used to buy coins and bullion off of a few years ago. Anybody have an idea on its age ?The marks pictured are the only ones I can find. Don't know what they stand for though. Any help would be appreciated.Thanks.

 

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[willie d]

This is the only thing I could find that was close to it. http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/north-african-miquelet-rifle

 

[rmptr]

I think I've seen Arab guns like that...

Not a clue of it's value though... could be a good one!!

Best,
rmptr

 

[rmptr]

Ha! Ha!

Did you read the description for the auction gun, JG?

It's possibly a Romanian reproduction

But that's not necessarily bad, I don't think...

rmptr

 

[willie d]

Here's another one http://www.hermann-historica.de/auktion/hhm50.pl?f=NR&c=49250&t=temartic_1_GB&db=A-50.txt


Here's another pic I came across

 

[goldgrubber]

Thanks guys, I couldn't find find out much either. I only paid $275 for it , just to have as a wall hanger.

 

[rmptr]

It's a great looking wall hanger, GG!

That sure is an impressive fellow in the photo, isn't it Willie?
I can't hardly imagine...

rmptr


BTW, did you ever shoot black powder guns?
It's kinda fun.
Messy fun, but it's fun!

 

[willie d]

Thanks guys, I couldn't find find out much either. I only paid $275 for it , just to have as a wall hanger.

Have you done a search on moukhala? It should get you somewhere.

 

[willie d]

It's a great looking wall hanger, GG!

That sure is an impressive fellow in the photo, isn't it Willie?
I can't hardly imagine...

rmptr


BTW, did you ever shoot black powder guns?
It's kinda fun.
Messy fun, but it's fun!

Yes, he looks hardcore, you would have to be given his surroundings. Firing that rifle and reloading at full gallop. WOW

No, I've never shot blackpowder. Never had any interest.

 

[goldgrubber]

Thanks, I'll have to look up Moukhala. The rifle measures 5' 2" , that would be a bear to reload on horseback or camelback. But I guess you wouldn't have much of a choice.