Beauty in the eye of the beholder...

[tom in nc]

A book I recently saw advertised included this pic. It is a Escopeta Miquelet. The writer said the gun was "ugly but functional". My eyes see nothing ugly here. What about you?

 

[2 shots]

maybe the writer had a mirror in front of himself.

 

[Hermit Tim]

Tis unique but I certainly wouldn't call it ugly.

 

[TFoley]

I see exquisite hand-crafted work of the highest order.

 

[russellshaffer]

Miquelet locks may be a little clunky but if I had that gun I would probably sleep with it.

 

[tom in nc]

I think it's beautiful. And for someone who knows what they're doing it would be less difficult to duplicate than some.

 

[Banjoman]

Looks good to me!

 

[tom in nc]

Another pic off the 'net, identified as Spanish style. According to the info given the miquelet is an early form of flintlock but with parts exposed making for easier repair and maintenance. It also makes for more robust and reliable spark.

 

[tom in nc]

Some interesting pics posted by Flint62Smoothie a few months back.

 

[Nor Cal Mikie]

And they are all HAND MADE!! How's THAT for craftsmanship.
Not sure I would shoot it. Too pretty to get smoked up.