Help for the identification of a flintlock Ottoman rifle

OsobistGB · 3rd June 2018, 04:03 PM

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!

ogilkes · 7th June 2018, 07:47 AM

It is North African, probably Algerian, and is a very nice example of a plain serviceable firearm. You even have the Ramrod. Good buy!

Oliver Pinchot · 7th June 2018, 07:26 PM

Specifically, it's Algerian

Fernando K · 7th June 2018, 08:39 PM

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

Fernando K · 8th June 2018, 09:11 PM

Hello

rickystl · 9th June 2018, 03:16 PM

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

3rd June 2018, 04:03 PM	#1
OsobistGB Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 95	Help for the identification of a flintlock Ottoman rifle 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! Attached Images

8th June 2018, 09:11 PM	#5
Fernando K Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 671	Hello Attached Images

7th June 2018, 07:47 AM	#2
ogilkes Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 1	It is North African, probably Algerian, and is a very nice example of a plain serviceable firearm. You even have the Ramrod. Good buy!

7th June 2018, 07:26 PM	#3
Oliver Pinchot Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 462	Specifically, it's Algerian

7th June 2018, 08:39 PM	#4
Fernando K Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 671	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

9th June 2018, 03:16 PM	#6
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,630	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