Soldier's Pistol
Spanish mounted soldier's migulet lock pistol of about 1780. By regulation,
each presidial soldier carried two of these pistols. This one has a 12
inch barrel, is .70 caliber, and has brass fittings, including a plaque
bearing the arms of Spain mounted on the back of the grip.
From the William Renwick Collection, Tucson. Photograph by Bruce D. Lindsay
Officer's Pistol
Well made engraved pistols such as this one were carried by some of
the presidio officers. Made by Matias Baeza of Madrid in 1703, this Madrid
lock horseman's pistol is caliber .62, smooth bore, with a 12 inch barrel
and engraved silver trim. It was found in Durango, Mexico.
Owned by Mary Gallegos De Hillary,Tucson. © 1965, Arizona Historical Foundation