RARE MEXICO CITY MADE MIQUELET CAVALRY PISTOL.
Cal. 72. S# 8583. Mexican made military pistols are very rare, pistol is well marked noting F.M. (fabricated Mexico City). The R with crown is "real" for royal, 1818 Mexico was embroiled in "Mexican War of Independence" 1810-1821 when Mexico would leave Spanish empire and crown rule. According to notes from Compton Labauve who studied Mexican arms his whole life, only about 10 of these high copper copies of Spanish 1780 style cavalry pistols are known in collections. There has never been one sold in auction that I could find. 16" overall, 9.4" barrel dated 1818, armory proofed barrel & lock, copper furniture. Inventory numbered "8583". UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Compton's collection tag stating "Mexican made copy of Spanish pattern 1780 military pistol?in service ALAMO period.." CONDITION: very good overall, "as found", markings good, toned patinas. Complete & original other than missing belt hook. Mechanics fine, good clear smooth bore. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (01-28911/JS). ANTIQUE. $4,000-6,000.
[ translate ]Cal. 72. S# 8583. Mexican made military pistols are very rare, pistol is well marked noting F.M. (fabricated Mexico City). The R with crown is "real" for royal, 1818 Mexico was embroiled in "Mexican War of Independence" 1810-1821 when Mexico would leave Spanish empire and crown rule. According to notes from Compton Labauve who studied Mexican arms his whole life, only about 10 of these high copper copies of Spanish 1780 style cavalry pistols are known in collections. There has never been one sold in auction that I could find. 16" overall, 9.4" barrel dated 1818, armory proofed barrel & lock, copper furniture. Inventory numbered "8583". UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Compton's collection tag stating "Mexican made copy of Spanish pattern 1780 military pistol?in service ALAMO period.." CONDITION: very good overall, "as found", markings good, toned patinas. Complete & original other than missing belt hook. Mechanics fine, good clear smooth bore. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (01-28911/JS). ANTIQUE. $4,000-6,000.
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