Turkish Blunderbuss/Translation Needed

rickystl · 8th September 2012, 09:34 PM

Hello Everyone. This is a new addition to my collection. I am pretty sure this is a Turkish made Blunderbuss pistol, probably from the early 19th Century. When you look at the photos the barrel looks like it could be brass. But it is not. It's iron. And a magnet readily sticks to it. The lock works perfectly. There are a couple old breaks in the stock - at the wrist and mid barrel that were repaired OK a long time ago. The only real problem is the trigger guard is broke and missing.

The trigger guard and but plate are brass CASTINGS - not sheet brass. I can see small evidence of solder on the rear trigger guard finial. It was likely an attempt to repair the guard at some point in the past. But the previous owner said he's never seen the guard. He is 69 and said his Father has always owned it without the guard. However, he is in the process of moving, so maybe it will turn up?

I can only hope.
Anyway, there seems to be a signature on the barrel and barrel tang. I was hoping someone on the Forum could translate it? I've posted the signatures in both directions since I'm not sure how to read them. Any translation help much appreciated. I have more photos if anyone is interested. Thanks, Rick.

8th September 2012, 09:34 PM	#1
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,630	Turkish Blunderbuss/Translation Needed Hello Everyone. This is a new addition to my collection. I am pretty sure this is a Turkish made Blunderbuss pistol, probably from the early 19th Century. When you look at the photos the barrel looks like it could be brass. But it is not. It's iron. And a magnet readily sticks to it. The lock works perfectly. There are a couple old breaks in the stock - at the wrist and mid barrel that were repaired OK a long time ago. The only real problem is the trigger guard is broke and missing. The trigger guard and but plate are brass CASTINGS - not sheet brass. I can see small evidence of solder on the rear trigger guard finial. It was likely an attempt to repair the guard at some point in the past. But the previous owner said he's never seen the guard. He is 69 and said his Father has always owned it without the guard. However, he is in the process of moving, so maybe it will turn up? I can only hope. Anyway, there seems to be a signature on the barrel and barrel tang. I was hoping someone on the Forum could translate it? I've posted the signatures in both directions since I'm not sure how to read them. Any translation help much appreciated. I have more photos if anyone is interested. Thanks, Rick. Attached Images