what is this? Ottoman Caucasian Balkans?

Kubur · 3rd June 2014, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Oliver Pinchot

They're Balkan-- perhaps Montenegrin, interesting that the butts emulate the form of the Gasser revolver. Consider that when they were holstered or thrust through the belt, only the grips would show.

I will do some photos of the grip.
Thanks!

Kubur · 29th August 2014, 11:23 PM

Photos of the grips
Sorry... better late than never...

RDGAC · 1st September 2014, 10:28 AM

That looks like a very modern screw in the grip you show in close-up; is the grip, as it looks, cast brass? The screw holding the cock to the tumbler square also looks very new, and held in rather crudely with a washer; bit suspect. I'm wondering if these were knocked up for tourists.

Have you had a look at the lock innards, and checked to see if either barrel has a load down it?

- Meredydd

Kubur · 1st September 2014, 03:35 PM

Hello Sir,

I'm very afraid that you are right fro the screws.
The pan and frizzen are very well connected to the barrel.
But the cock is a little bit lose so the screw is probably new.
For the grips, they really look like original.
The overall impression of the gun is good, it doesn't look like a toy or a bad copy from Ankara/Istanbul.
I'm happy with the Montenegrin proposal of Runjeet & Oliver.

Best wishes
K.

29th August 2014, 11:23 PM	#2
Kubur Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,145	Photos of the grips Sorry... better late than never... Attached Images

1st September 2014, 10:28 AM	#3
RDGAC Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: York, UK Posts: 167	That looks like a very modern screw in the grip you show in close-up; is the grip, as it looks, cast brass? The screw holding the cock to the tumbler square also looks very new, and held in rather crudely with a washer; bit suspect. I'm wondering if these were knocked up for tourists. Have you had a look at the lock innards, and checked to see if either barrel has a load down it? - Meredydd

1st September 2014, 03:35 PM	#4
Kubur Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,145	Hello Sir, I'm very afraid that you are right fro the screws. The pan and frizzen are very well connected to the barrel. But the cock is a little bit lose so the screw is probably new. For the grips, they really look like original. The overall impression of the gun is good, it doesn't look like a toy or a bad copy from Ankara/Istanbul. I'm happy with the Montenegrin proposal of Runjeet & Oliver. Best wishes K.