Albanian Rat tail Miquelet pistols

Marcus · 10th April 2011, 04:50 PM

The new musket is a perfect match for my rat tail miquelet. However, I do have a hard time imagining the circumstances for convenient use of a gun with a 55 inch barrel. Maybe it went camel back. There is a "saddle ring".

For an album of photos go to:

Comments please.

Marcus
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Marcus · 10th April 2011, 04:52 PM

I would especially appreciate comments on the proofs and the inscription.
Thanks.

Rick · 10th April 2011, 05:32 PM

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Marcus · 11th April 2011, 05:38 PM

Sorry about the facebook album. That was the only way I could post photos from home. The pictures are now up on a new thread.
Marcus

Rick · 11th April 2011, 08:29 PM

Thanks Marcus !

Marcus · 14th April 2011, 01:10 AM

I just received my copy of the book. In the first paragraph of the relevant chapter on Albanian pistols Elgood states, "The Turkish army also employed Albanians, and pistols, though a novelty, came into general use." This statement is on a page with two rat tail pistols displayed.
In my opinion this is consistent with Tirri.
Marcus

TVV · 14th April 2011, 02:02 AM

I fail to see how the presence in the Ottoman army of Albanian irregulars, armed with their personal weapons, signifies a government contract for the production of rat tail pistols.

Regards,
Teodor

10th April 2011, 04:50 PM	#1
Marcus Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 420	Albanian Tanchika The new musket is a perfect match for my rat tail miquelet. However, I do have a hard time imagining the circumstances for convenient use of a gun with a 55 inch barrel. Maybe it went camel back. There is a "saddle ring". For an album of photos go to: Comments please. Marcus www.handfulsofhistory.com Last edited by Rick; 10th April 2011 at 05:38 PM. Reason: facebook link

10th April 2011, 04:52 PM	#2
Marcus Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 420	proofs and inscription I would especially appreciate comments on the proofs and the inscription. Thanks.

11th April 2011, 05:38 PM	#4
Marcus Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 420	photos Sorry about the facebook album. That was the only way I could post photos from home. The pictures are now up on a new thread. Marcus

14th April 2011, 01:10 AM	#6
Marcus Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 420	Elgood's book on Greek arms I just received my copy of the book. In the first paragraph of the relevant chapter on Albanian pistols Elgood states, "The Turkish army also employed Albanians, and pistols, though a novelty, came into general use." This statement is on a page with two rat tail pistols displayed. In my opinion this is consistent with Tirri. Marcus

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10th April 2011, 05:32 PM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	I find myself unwilling to join facebook . Please avoid facebook links . Upload some photos to the site; that way they will stay in the forum archive . If you need assistance contact me .

11th April 2011, 08:29 PM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	Thanks Marcus !

14th April 2011, 02:02 AM	#7
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,725	I fail to see how the presence in the Ottoman army of Albanian irregulars, armed with their personal weapons, signifies a government contract for the production of rat tail pistols. Regards, Teodor