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Dear colleagues,
Today I bought this interesting flintlock gun.I guess it's Ottoman, but I can not be categorical.Is it possible that it is Balkan? ![]() The length is 157 cm Thank you in advance! |
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It is North African, probably Algerian, and is a very nice example of a plain serviceable firearm. You even have the Ramrod. Good buy!
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Specifically, it's Algerian
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Hello
I only note that the spring that moves automatically to the safety hook is missing, once the cock has been moved to the position of full-cock Affectionately |
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Hi Osobist
Nice find. As others mention, the musket is Algerian. A plain, servicable example that looks pretty much complete. There appears to be some silver overlay on the breech end of the barrel. Interesting, since even on the more decorated guns the barrels tend to be plain. Most I've seen have the tapered, octagon barrels as on this one. Occassionally, you will find one with a tapered, octagon to round barrel. It also appears that 2 of the 3 lock screws were replaced at some point with European style pan head screws. The center, dome head screw probably being original to the gun. I only mention this as passing interest that every "Eastern" made gun I've encountered, wheather long gun or pistol, had dome style used for lock plate screws. With all the European influences in the many regions, I always thought this to be a minor curiosity. Anyway, a nice oiece. Seems to have seen regular use, but not abused. Congrats. Rick |
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