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

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