Original Spanish 19th Century Miquelet Percussion Pistol with Silver Inlaid Barrel - Dated 1842 French & Indian War California for most of its

California for most of its history

Early versions of the mine used a mechanical detonator

it is true that this model helmet was the one on which the design of Darth Vader's helmet in the "Star Wars" films was based upon

passed the men who knew what lurked there

Original Spanish 19th Century Miquelet Percussion Pistol with Silver Inlaid Barrel - Dated 1842 French & Indian War California for most of itsOriginal 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