Original Spanish 19th Century Miquelet Percussion Pistol with Silver Inlaid Barrel - Dated 1842 U.S. Machine Guns They used them in Manila

They used them in Manila in the Philippines after the Spanish American War

you could count his ribs and everyone in his body

and trigger show a nice gray patina

Commander's Cross 2nd Class (Komturkreuz II)

In 1961 he was part of OPERATION DEEP FREEZE and a photo of him can be found at this link

Original Spanish 19th Century Miquelet Percussion Pistol with Silver Inlaid Barrel - Dated 1842 U.S. Machine Guns They used them in ManilaOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is just in great condition, showing very very little use. The 7" octagonal barrel becomes round toward the muzzle bears the Maker's Cartouche on the breech, which appears to read : AL BFR DY is also signed in silver inlay script on the barrel. We have not been able to locate this maker, but there were many during the time. The writing is unfortunately very hard to make out, but seems to say: Fabricado Por Allendi en