Turkish Blunderbuss/Translation Needed

rickystl · 10th September 2012, 01:04 AM

Hi Dom !! Thank you so much for your reply and translation. I very much appreciate it. It's always good to be able to identify the maker of the gun.

I agree with you, this pistol was likely made in the Balkans - for the Turkish market. It's definately not a "tourist" made item. It has a good quality, heavy made iron barrel. The lock is made much better than most I've seen. Close to European standards. I can tell this gun has been fired in the past. Wish the trigger guard was not missing.

Here are some more photos. Other than the missing trigger guard, I am very happy with this specimen. Again, thank you for the translation!!

Rick.

10th September 2012, 01:04 AM	#5
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,630	Hi Dom !! Thank you so much for your reply and translation. I very much appreciate it. It's always good to be able to identify the maker of the gun. I agree with you, this pistol was likely made in the Balkans - for the Turkish market. It's definately not a "tourist" made item. It has a good quality, heavy made iron barrel. The lock is made much better than most I've seen. Close to European standards. I can tell this gun has been fired in the past. Wish the trigger guard was not missing. Here are some more photos. Other than the missing trigger guard, I am very happy with this specimen. Again, thank you for the translation!! Rick. Attached Images