Another Albanian Tanchika

[rickystl]

Comparison.........

Long Gun: OAL = 67" (170cm), Distance between sling rings = 23" (58cm), LOP = 11" (28cm).

Carbine: OAL = 33" (84cm), Distance between rings = 11" (28cm), LOP = 11" (28cm).

[kahnjar1]

Hi Rick,
I am not familiar enough with these to know if they are regularly smooth bore or rifled. IF they are smooth bore, then in the short version, the need for sights is probably not important, as they are probably designed for "close" work, and perhaps for firing shot, rather than a solid projectile.
You are aware of the short Kabyle I recently acquired, and this has no sights either.
Stu

[Kubur]

As always Rick, another fantastic gun!
I don't think you will need a lot of work, just a good cleanning.
The short tanchika are not rare, I have seen few in the auctions since the last years... Probably used like the blunderbuss...
Best,
Kubur

[rickystl]

Originally Posted by Kubur

As always Rick, another fantastic gun!
I don't think you will need a lot of work, just a good cleanning.
The short tanchika are not rare, I have seen few in the auctions since the last years... Probably used like the blunderbuss...
Best,
Kubur

Thanks Kubur.
Yes, this one will not take much work. I agree. Probably used similar to the blunderbuss pistols.
Rick.

[rickystl]

Originally Posted by kahnjar1

Hi Rick,
I am not familiar enough with these to know if they are regularly smooth bore or rifled. IF they are smooth bore, then in the short version, the need for sights is probably not important, as they are probably designed for "close" work, and perhaps for firing shot, rather than a solid projectile.
You are aware of the short Kabyle I recently acquired, and this has no sights either.
Stu

Hi Stu.
Every one I've seen is a smooth bore.
Rick.