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Hello all
My first post here after lurking for a while. I have a couple of Flintlock pistols that I beleive are Albanian and French made for Turkey, that I would like help with proper identification and dating. Is the the correct forum to post my questions and pictures? Regards |
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Hi ozhunter. Welcome to the Forum. From your description, this should be the correct Forum. Please post photos and any information you have. Thanks, Rick.
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OK then. The first one, I think, is an Albanian Miguelet (Rat Tail) flintlock pistol. Have I got this right?
Is there a way to tell a fake from the real deal? There are no markings that I can find on the pistol. If it appears to be a legitimate piece, how do you determine what era it is from? Many thanks |
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Hi,
Rick is probably the best member to answer. Yes your first pistol is a very good rat tail. The second one is a so-called mediterranean pistol, French, Italian for export I dont know... In good condition but not a masterpiece. I prefer your rattail, both 19th c. of course. Best, Kubur |
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Thanks for the replies. I forgot to add that they both have the false ramrod. One day I will procure a ramrod that is from the same era, for these pistols.
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Hello ozhunter. Yes, you are in the correct place. Welcome to the Forum.
Ian. |
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This one I beleive to be of French manufactured pistol, for Turkey or maybe more broadly the Ottoman empire. How close did I get?
I am going to get better photos of the marks on the top of the barrel later in the week. Once again, is there any chance of picking a fake from the real thing. What period do you think it is from? Forgive the quality of the last photo, I'll get a better one this week. I only added it because of the detail at the root of the spring. Many thanks |
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