Original Spanish Silver Mounted 12 Bore Miquelet Fowling Piece Converted to Percussion - circa 1810 MP 44 He died in 1888

He died in 1888

Blade Length: 34"Overall length: 39 1/2”Handguard: 4" W x 4 3/4"LScabbard Length: 35”

definitely a sign of long service

A week later she embarked Rear Admiral Ralph Davidson and became flagship for Carrier Division 24

Original Spanish Silver Mounted 12 Bore Miquelet Fowling Piece Converted to Percussion - circa 1810 MP 44 He died in 1888Original Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of an early 19th century Spanish miquelet fowling piece, with some lovely Silver mountings and very decorative appointments. It measures 44 inches in overall length, with a 29 inch long part octagon part round barrel. The bore measures out to about . 730" inches, usually considered 12 bore or gauge, a very popular size for fowling then as much as it is now. The piece was originally made with