Spanish Colonial Juan de Prat Miquelet Pistol Flintlock

This small Spanish miquelet-lock pistol is a characteristic example of personal defense weaponry from the late 17th or early 18th century, likely originating from a regional hub of Ripoll. The lock mechanism is recognizable by its robust external mainspring that acts on the heel of the cock. The Miquelet Lock, A precursor to the French flintlock, this design combined the frizzen and pan cover into a single L-shaped piece, offering greater reliability and ease of maintenance in the field. It features the signature "ring-screw" on the cock jaws, allowing for tool-free flint replacement, and horizontal sears that penetrate the lock plate. The walnut stock is heavily carved with floral motifs, and the brass-reinforced butt is designed to be used as a blunt impact weapon after the single shot was fired. While Juan de Prat (or Joan Prat) is documented as a master gunmaker and silversmith in the Barcelona region during this era, his work is particularly associated with high-quality firearms that balanced functional durability with the ornate Baroque aesthetic seen here. Size: Barrel Lgth: 5.1/2" Overall Lgth 10" Please contact us, shown below, for more information. FREE SHIPPING IN THE CONTINUOUS UNITED STATES AND CANADA. Customers not located in the U.S. or Canada please contact us for shipping information.