"Ancient" Ottoman (?) Ramrod : Age ?

rickystl · 15th August 2015, 05:40 PM

Hello all.
Looks like it is in some what excavated condition. I don't think this was a Suma rod. Does not seem to be a provision at the rear for a neck throng. But there is a hole for a throng (or something) down the lower portion. Which would likely preclude this being used for loading a pistol. It looks like there is a piece missing from the lower section that may have threaded in the middle ?? But other than the tongs, I really can't figure this one out.

But it's sure an interesting item.

Stelio: Thanks for the pic!! Never seen that one before. I'll add that to my library.

Rick.

Kubur · 15th August 2015, 06:14 PM

Ah! this time I will disagree with Rick.
It is a suma rod, in a very bad condition and one piece is missing.
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...highlight=suma
And I will add your pic to my collection too, thanks Stelios.

rickystl · 16th August 2015, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kubur

Ah! this time I will disagree with Rick.
It is a suma rod, in a very bad condition and one piece is missing.
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...highlight=suma
And I will add your pic to my collection too, thanks Stelios.

Hi Kubur!
I stand corrected. Thanks for the Link to that photo. You're right. It was originally a Suma Rod, that looks to be in excavated condition. That loop on the side of the shaft tells me it was to assist in un-screwing the lower portion with the thumb. My error. Good catch. I agree.
Actually, when I think about it, I don't know what else it could be, LOL

Rick.

15th August 2015, 05:40 PM	#1
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,633	Hello all. Looks like it is in some what excavated condition. I don't think this was a Suma rod. Does not seem to be a provision at the rear for a neck throng. But there is a hole for a throng (or something) down the lower portion. Which would likely preclude this being used for loading a pistol. It looks like there is a piece missing from the lower section that may have threaded in the middle ?? But other than the tongs, I really can't figure this one out. But it's sure an interesting item. Stelio: Thanks for the pic!! Never seen that one before. I'll add that to my library. Rick.

15th August 2015, 06:14 PM	#2
Kubur Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,145	Ah! this time I will disagree with Rick. It is a suma rod, in a very bad condition and one piece is missing. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...highlight=suma And I will add your pic to my collection too, thanks Stelios.