Original 18th Century Spanish Escopeta Miquelet Flintlock Musket - Brass Mounted in Attic Find Condition U.S. Military Maps straighter striker nose (firing pin)

straighter striker nose (firing pin) the cocking spur was also made wider after complaints were received from the Cavalry that they were having difficulty cocking the gun with gloves on

The rear foot is often broken or cut off

As well as being worn by courtiers

which transmitted the rotation to the pinion gear

This set includes a right and left plate complete with the lock-positioning leaf spring

Original 18th Century Spanish Escopeta Miquelet Flintlock Musket - Brass Mounted in Attic Find Condition U.S. Military Maps straighter striker nose (firing pin)Original Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely Spanish Flintlock Musket known as an Escopeta, made with a MIQUELET lock, a predecessor alternative to the standard flint lock design in use throughout most of Europe. It shows typical mid 18th Century rough construction using all brass mounts, with sling swivels mounted on the left side. As Spain maintained many colonies at that time these muskets were scattered All over the globe and as a result