Original Greek or Balkan Fancy Brass-Clad Miquelet Carbine - Circa 1790 MG 34 Mounts life saving equipment

life saving equipment

Very rare in today's market

Item 811 of PAUL KIESLING's "BAYONETS OF THE WORLD

Original Item: Each Lewis gunner was provided with a leather carry case for the most often used tools and spares for the gun

Original Greek or Balkan Fancy Brass-Clad Miquelet Carbine - Circa 1790 MG 34 Mounts life saving equipmentOriginal Item: One Only. This is one fancy item, very possibly incorporating a 17th Century FULLY ENGRAVED barrel made in either Spain or Italy. The stock is principally brass sheeting over a wood base, every square inch it appears very heavily embossed and decorated. The only part of the wood stock that is visible is on the butt and appears to be constructed from differing species of wood in layers for aesthetic appeal. The Miquelet ignition system