Albanian Rat tail Miquelet pistols

Rick · 11th April 2011, 08:29 PM

Thanks Marcus !

Marcus · 14th April 2011, 01:10 AM

I just received my copy of the book. In the first paragraph of the relevant chapter on Albanian pistols Elgood states, "The Turkish army also employed Albanians, and pistols, though a novelty, came into general use." This statement is on a page with two rat tail pistols displayed.
In my opinion this is consistent with Tirri.
Marcus

TVV · 14th April 2011, 02:02 AM

I fail to see how the presence in the Ottoman army of Albanian irregulars, armed with their personal weapons, signifies a government contract for the production of rat tail pistols.

Regards,
Teodor

14th April 2011, 01:10 AM	#2
Marcus Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 420	Elgood's book on Greek arms I just received my copy of the book. In the first paragraph of the relevant chapter on Albanian pistols Elgood states, "The Turkish army also employed Albanians, and pistols, though a novelty, came into general use." This statement is on a page with two rat tail pistols displayed. In my opinion this is consistent with Tirri. Marcus

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11th April 2011, 08:29 PM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,387	Thanks Marcus !

14th April 2011, 02:02 AM	#3
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,751	I fail to see how the presence in the Ottoman army of Albanian irregulars, armed with their personal weapons, signifies a government contract for the production of rat tail pistols. Regards, Teodor