A Mediterranean flintlock variant using a distinctive external mainspring lock mechanism, widely produced and used across the Balkans, North Africa, and the Ottoman Mediterranean. Barbary corsairs and Aegean and Adriatic sea raiders commonly carried miquelet-lock pistols and muskets sourced from Mediterranean and North African gunsmiths. The mechanism remained popular in the region even after the true flintlock became dominant elsewhere in Europe.
Quick Facts
| Weapon Type | Firearm |
|---|---|
| Era Used | 17th-19th century |
| Range / Use | Ranged |
| Notable Users | Barbary corsairs |
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