Markings on Gun Lock

rickystl · 23rd January 2021, 09:47 PM

Hello ALL

Here is a pic of a flintlock lock from an Ottoman style blunderbuss knee pistol.
Does anyone recognize the writing on the center and tail of the plate ?
Or is it one of the meaningless writings as on others ? Doesn't look like it's attempting to copy European letters. Thanks for any help.

Rick

Battara · 24th January 2021, 12:12 AM

The writing looks like Cyrillic, used by Russians, Ukrainians, and others in Eastern Europe.

Philip · 24th January 2021, 07:05 AM

The only letter that is distinguishably Cyrillic is the backward N which is equivalent to the Latin I. The lower case i and o are common to Greek and Latin miniscule.

Kubur · 24th January 2021, 09:35 AM

Hi Rick,

I'm afraid to say that is the usual nonsense . gibberish, seen on many Eastern locks.

fernando · 24th January 2021, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kubur

... I'm afraid to say that is the usual nonsense . gibberish, seen on many Eastern locks...

Sure thing, i'd say

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rickystl · 24th January 2021, 06:12 PM

Thank you ALL for your replies.

Thanks Philip.

Kubur: That was also my thinking. Just wanted others confirmation.

Thanks again.

Rick

Will M · 24th January 2021, 06:26 PM

Were nonsensical markings due to makers copying foreign firearms and their customers being illiterate? They just knew these guns should have markings and didn't understand their meaning.

fernando · 24th January 2021, 06:32 PM

I guess basically ... yes, Will.

23rd January 2021, 09:47 PM	#1
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,623	Markings on Gun Lock Hello ALL Here is a pic of a flintlock lock from an Ottoman style blunderbuss knee pistol. Does anyone recognize the writing on the center and tail of the plate ? Or is it one of the meaningless writings as on others ? Doesn't look like it's attempting to copy European letters. Thanks for any help. Rick Attached Images

24th January 2021, 09:35 AM	#4
Kubur Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,145	Hi Rick, I'm afraid to say that is the usual nonsense . gibberish, seen on many Eastern locks. Attached Images

24th January 2021, 12:12 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	The writing looks like Cyrillic, used by Russians, Ukrainians, and others in Eastern Europe.

24th January 2021, 07:05 AM	#3
Philip Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: California Posts: 1,036	The only letter that is distinguishably Cyrillic is the backward N which is equivalent to the Latin I. The lower case i and o are common to Greek and Latin miniscule.

24th January 2021, 06:12 PM	#6
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,623	Thank you ALL for your replies. Thanks Philip. Kubur: That was also my thinking. Just wanted others confirmation. Thanks again. Rick

24th January 2021, 06:26 PM	#7
Will M Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: In the wee woods north of Napanee Ontario Posts: 391	Were nonsensical markings due to makers copying foreign firearms and their customers being illiterate? They just knew these guns should have markings and didn't understand their meaning.

24th January 2021, 06:32 PM	#8
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	I guess basically ... yes, Will.