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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.
![]() ![]() 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. |
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Nice! That does look like fun.
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my comments will be for the translations only that Blunderbuss pistol, may confuse me about his originality as a weapon might be a "navy gun"?, or more prosaically, a weapon of decor, I dunno ![]() back to translation, it's done ![]() - MASHALLAH either WHAT EVER ALLAH (GOD) WILL' - AMAL MOUSSA ATTA either MADE BY MOUSSA ATTA all the best à + Dom |
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GOOD NEWS ![]() ![]() origine should be from Balkans, decorated in Ottoman style, it's a; - "KNEE" pistols - dated 1st quarter of 19th century here attached a pic, the pistol it's not mine, otherwise, I would given you the correct information directly ![]() but with help of Google for instance, you'll find sorry to have put you in a cold sweat ![]() all the best à + Dom |
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Hi Dom !! Thank you so much for your reply and translation. I very much appreciate it. It's always good to be able to identify the maker of the gun.
I agree with you, this pistol was likely made in the Balkans - for the Turkish market. It's definately not a "tourist" made item. It has a good quality, heavy made iron barrel. The lock is made much better than most I've seen. Close to European standards. I can tell this gun has been fired in the past. Wish the trigger guard was not missing. ![]() Here are some more photos. Other than the missing trigger guard, I am very happy with this specimen. Again, thank you for the translation!! ![]() Rick. |
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if there was not this trigger guard missing, it's nearly perfect ![]() especially at evidence, your "knee" pistol is without further tweaking why not to envisage a restoration ? especially as you have enough remaining pieces to know what had been the decor all the best à + Dom |
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Hi Dom. I was thinking exactly that. I could purchase a new cast brass trigger guard and have it cut, engraved, and aged close to the original. And, I know just the gunsmith that can do this. I don't think it will really depreciate the value of the gun in this case, as long as the work is professionally done. Others may dis-agree? I will have to search my library and the Internet for the shape/size of the trigger guard. The photo you provided helps. Thanks again, Rick.
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